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  • 抵达路线

    自公元960年以来,这里就与众多君主和王后、政客与士兵、诗人和牧师、英雄和反派的生平经历息息相关。威斯敏斯特教堂自1066年起就是君主加冕教堂,也是3000多位不列颠著名人士的长眠之所。

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    안전하고 즐거운 방문이 되실 수 있도록 방문을 준비하는 데 유용한 몇 가지 정보를 제공해 드립니다.

  • It’s all about the (career) journey

    Since its foundation in 1976, The Prince’s Trust has supported over a million young people aged 11-30 through a range of courses, grants and mentoring support. The Trust’s work assists young people to improve skills, increase self-confidence and helps them to move into jobs, education, training and volunteering. David Williams, from the Trust’s Delivery Partnership and Volunteering Team, explores how partnering with Westminster Abbey helps fulfil these aims.

  • Summer events season to celebrate Creation

    Westminster Abbey will celebrate the beauty and diversity of the natural world with Creation, a series of special events running throughout the summer.

  • Prime Minister pays tribute to Westminster terror attack victims

    Tuesday, 22nd March 2022

    The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson MP, today paid tribute to the victims of the terror attack which brought Westminster to a standstill five years ago.

  • Westminster Abbey Choir School Summer Fête

    Saturday, 13th July 2024

    Join us for the annual Choir School summer fête - an unmissable event in the picturesque garden square of Dean’s Yard.

    Family

  • The Queen approves recommendations for Abbey

    Monday, 9th February 2004

    Recommendations put forward by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, for the organisation, management and accountability of the Royal Peculiars have today been approved by Her Majesty the Queen.

    Royal Peculiar

  • William Dickinson

    Architect

    William Dickinson, architect and deputy Surveyor of Westminster Abbey under Sir Christopher Wren, was buried in the north porch of the Abbey.

  • Inauguration of the General Synod of the Church of England

    Tuesday, 15th November 2005

    On Tuesday 15th November, HM The Queen attended the service of Holy Communion at the Inauguration of the Eighth General Synod of the Church of England at Westminster Abbey.

    General Synod

  • Abbey to Honour Ted Hughes

    Friday, 19th March 2010

    Westminster Abbey will honour Ted Hughes, one of the most significant poets of the 20th century, with a memorial in Poets’ Corner.

    Ted Hughes

  • Ordination and Consecration of Bishops at Westminster Abbey

    Wednesday, 25th September 2013

    The Reverend Canon Jonathan Goodall was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Ebbsfleet in the Diocese of Canterbury, and The Venerable Martyn Snow was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Tewkesbury in the Diocese of Gloucester at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 25th September 2013.

    Ordination and Consecration of Bishops

  • Dr David Hoyle installed as 39th Dean of Westminster

    The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle was installed as the 39th Dean of Westminster at Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 16th November 2019.

  • William Bishop

    The ashes of William Bishop were buried in the west cloister. He held the post of Clerk of Works at the Abbey from 1928-1955.

  • Harriett Benthall

    On the wall of the north cloister is a white marble tablet to Harriett Benthall. Her husband John attended Westminster School as a King's Scholar.

  • Harry Carter

    The ashes of Harry Carter and his wife lie in the west cloister. He was Clerk of Works at the Abbey responsible for maintenance.

  • Nicholas Oudart

    Nicholas Oudart was buried in the west cloister on 21st December 1681 but has no marker. He was born at Malines (Mechlin) in Belgium.

  • Leonard Plukenet

    Writer and Physician

    Dr Leonard Plukenet (or Pluckenett) was botanist to Queen Mary II and was buried in the chancel of St Margaret's church on 12th July 1706.

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