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Coronation exhibition opens in the Chapter House
Thursday, 6th April 2023
A new exhibition opens which explores the thousand-year history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and reveals the key elements in this ancient royal ceremony.
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Queen joins Abbey for Elizabethan celebration
Friday, 21st May 2010
HM The Queen, Visitor of the College of St Peter in Westminster, and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service on Friday 21st May 2010 to Celebrate the 450th Anniversary of the Collegiate Foundation of St Peter in Westminster Abbey.
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See Abbey in unprecedented detail with online tour
Thursday, 7th July 2016
It is one of the world's great churches, with a history stretching back over a thousand years. Now, for the first time, visitors from around the world can take a virtual tour inside Westminster Abbey using Google Street View.
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester and the Prime Minister Attend NVA Evensong
Monday, 26th October 2009
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester and the Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP, and over 1000 members of The Normandy Veterans’ Association attended Evensong on Sunday 25 October at 3.00pm, marking the 65th anniversary of the Normandy Campaign.
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HM The Queen attends King James Bible Service
Wednesday, 16th November 2011
Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended a service of celebration, in association with the King James Bible Trust, to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 16th November at 12 noon.
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Employment opportunities
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries due to open on 11th June
Wednesday, 14th February 2018
Westminster Abbey has announced that The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open to the public on 11th June 2018.
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Lunchtime Talk: How pilgrimage changed the world
Wednesday, 8th October 2025
Professor Kathryn Hurlock investigates the varied ways that pilgrimages have shaped the history of our world in this captivating talk.
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The Commonwealth Service 2025
Monday, 10th March 2025
The Commonwealth Service, a celebration of the Commonwealth which is in its 75th anniversary year, will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March at 2.45pm.
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Prince of Wales attends Battle of Britain Service
Sunday, 20th September 2015
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2015.
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Beyond Victory Exhibition: 80 Years of Christian Aid
Monday, 26th May 2025
Discover the rich history and lasting impact of Christian Aid in this captivating photographic exhibition.
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Music
Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.
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Gerlinde - Visitor Experience Manager
You are surrounded by history at the Abbey, not like a museum where it’s just displayed, but here you are standing where history has happened.
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Teacher CPD and INSET
Explore how you can bring over 1,000 years of faith and history to life with one of our free guided tours for teachers and trainee teachers of History and RE.
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Fraternité conservation spotlight: Housekeeping
Friday, 15th March 2024
Join our Conservation Team in conversation about looking after a building where history is still being made.
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Crafting the Abbey tour
Tuesday, 13th May 2025
Uncover the history and meaning behind some of Westminster Abbey’s rich material heritage in this special tour for London Craft Week.
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Tour: Pilgrimages through time
Thursday, 9th October 2025
Explore the rich history of pilgrimage through the sacred spaces of Westminster Abbey, from Christian origins to modern interpretations.
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Martin - The Dean’s Verger
It’s a privilege to live and work here – the Abbey really is the heart of the country and its history.
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Visit the Abbey
A royal church offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.
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Henry VII: Protecting the legacy
A-level History students are invited to explore Henry VII’s legacy through archival documents and exploration of a historic site.
