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Access the Abbey: British Sign Language tour
Saturday, 1st March 2025
Delve into the history of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users led by guide Edward Richards.
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War dead 1914-1918
Soldier, Airman and Sailor
Edward, Prince of Wales, unveiled a memorial to the Million Dead of the First World War. The tablet is in St George's chapel.
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Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2025
Friday, 25th April 2025
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day at Westminster Abbey on Friday 25th April 2025.
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Beyond Victory Tour: Commemorating the Second World War
Thursday, 1st May 2025
As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, explore the enduring legacy of the conflict in Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey to mark Great War centenary
Monday, 10th June 2013
A candle-lit vigil of prayer and an act of solemn reflection to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War will be held in Westminster Abbey on 4th August 2014.
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War dead honoured at the Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 7th November 2024
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester opened the 96th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th November 2024.
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Candlelit Vigil marks Great War Centenary
Monday, 4th August 2014
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall GCVO, representing Her Majesty The Queen, attended a Solemn Commemoration on the Centenary of the Outbreak of the First World War at Westminster Abbey on Monday 4th August at 10pm.
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Parliament and British values tours
Whether you are looking for the highlights, or want something more specialised, choose from our range of guided tours to make your visit truly memorable. You can also add on a workshop to give your pupils something to take home or visit the stunning Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey marks first anniversary of Ukraine war
Friday, 24th February 2023
The Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Vadym Prystaiko, attended Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Friday 24th February 2023, the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
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Celebrating British Science Week
Learn about the lives and discoveries of scientists linked to Westminster Abbey and the Linnean Society in this special live event suitable for KS2.
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Parliamentarians Mark First World War Centenary
Tuesday, 11th November 2014
Members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons and their staff attended a Service to Commemorate the Centenary of the First World War at Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day Tuesday 11th November 2014 at 10.30 am.
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A Service to Mark the Passing of the World War One Generation
Wednesday, 11th November 2009
HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service to Mark the Passing of the World War One Generation at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 11th November 2009.
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Tour: War and Remembrance
Friday, 7th November 2025
Discover Westminster Abbey’s powerful connections to war, sacrifice, and national memory on this special tour.
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BSL Tour: 1,000 years of history
Saturday, 18th April 2026
British Sign Language guide Edward Richards explores the fascinating stories and beautiful sights of this historic coronation church.
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BSL Tour: 1,000 years of history
Saturday, 17th January 2026
British Sign Language guide Edward Richards explores the fascinating stories and beautiful sights of this historic coronation church.
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BSL Tour: Coronations
Saturday, 14th February 2026
Join British Sign Language guide Edward Richards for a captivating tour covering nearly 1,000 years of coronations at Westminster Abbey.
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Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour 1939 - 1945
The books forming the Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour 1939-45 can be seen in a showcase in the nave of Westminster Abbey near the west entrance.
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Chilean Navy Day 2025
Wednesday, 21st May 2025
The Chilean Navy will pay its annual tribute to Admiral Thomas Cochrane at a wreath laying in the Abbey on Wednesday 21st May.
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Order of the Bath service 2025
Friday, 16th May 2025
The Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Order will be held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 16th May 2025.
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Westminster Abbey offers help to churches planning First World War Vigils
Thursday, 17th April 2014
Westminster Abbey has published a suggested First World War Vigil structure online which is intended to offer material to the wider Church, community groups and other faith communities which may be helpful in planning their own commemorative event on the night of 4th August 2014.
