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Lunchtime Talk: Royalty and the British Raj
Wednesday, 12th March 2025
Professor Chandrika Kaul explores the relationship between British Royalty and India during the Raj.
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Lunchtime Talk: The People's Victory
Wednesday, 14th May 2025
Join Professor Lucy Noakes as she explores what VE Day was like for those who lived through the Second World War, particularly for those who had experienced loss.
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Lunchtime Talk: Building Heaven on Earth
Wednesday, 9th April 2025
Dr Emma J. Wells surveys some of Europe’s best examples of religious Gothic architecture, offering a fascinating insight into both their construction and enduring cultural impact.
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Lunchtime Talk: Remembering the Second World War
Wednesday, 11th June 2025
Keith Lowe reflects on how nations around the world have commemorated the Second World War, 80 years on since the end of the conflict.
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Lunchtime Talk: Enshrined in Gothic Glory
Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Join us for a captivating lunchtime lecture with renowned Gothic art historian Professor Paul Binski, as part of our monthly Lunchtime Talk series at Westminster Abbey.
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Lunchtime Talk: Henry VII, power and propaganda
Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Uncover how Henry VII harnessed power, image, and ceremony to cement the Tudor dynasty in this sharp and engaging Lunchtime Talk.
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Lunchtime Talk: Dickens and Christmas
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
Discover how famed novelist, journalist and social critic Charles Dickens shaped the way we celebrate Christmas.
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An Evening with Dan Jones: The Astonishing Henry V
Tuesday, 21st January 2025
Leading Medieval Historian Dan Jones recounts the astonishing rise of England’s famous warrior king Henry V, metres from his final resting place.
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A call to words: An evening exploring poetry in wartime
Wednesday, 26th November 2025
How does poetry help us reckon with war? This evocative evening explores the enduring value of war poetry.
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An Evening with Helen Castor: The Eagle and the Hart
Thursday, 9th October 2025
Renowned medieval historian Helen Castor explores the fateful relationship between the complex King Richard II and his usurper cousin King Henry IV in this thought-provoking talk with live Q&A.
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Voice and Verse Workshop: Strokes of Poetry
Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Step into the world of Westminster Abbey's memorials as we explore their history and emotional impact through poetry.
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Summer: Local Lives Walking Tour
Saturday, 2nd August 2025
Take a guided walk around Westminster Abbey to uncover the diverse stories of the people who shaped its vibrant past.
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Summer: Stories from the Stones tour
Wednesday, 6th August 2025
Step into the Abbey cloisters after hours to uncover stories that bring to life the names etched in the stones.
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Voice and Verse Song Recital: Remembrance
Thursday, 14th November 2024
Enjoy the beautiful sound world of the Abbey and its artists, as the Abbey’s Lay Vicars perform a recital of English Song featuring texts by poets buried or memorialised in Poets’ Corner.
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What can families do at Westminster Abbey?
Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for you to discover as a family. Whether you want to become a royal for the day, create a new and exciting piece of art or sing with our world famous choir, there is something for everyone. We offer a varied programme throughout the year to help your family explore a thousand years of history.
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Summer: Evening in the cloisters
Thursday, 21st August 2025
Enjoy a relaxed summer evening in the cloisters with live music, drinks, and centuries of history all around you.
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Tanabata: Story of Two Stars
Saturday, 10th July 2021
Don’t miss out on visiting the Tanabata: Story of Two Stars installation in the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey. This art installation has been created by Coco.
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Affairs of the Heart at Westminster Abbey: Association members
Tuesday, 13th February 2024
Join Abbey guide Tony Willoughby as he marks Valentine’s Day by sharing his favourite love stories from centuries of history at Westminster Abbey - a church at the heart of the nation.
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Hidden Highlights tour - July
Monday, 1st July 2024
Explore behind the scenes of the Abbey on a guided tour of some areas not usually open to the public.
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An Evening with Helen Carr: Sceptred Isle
Wednesday, 28th May 2025
Join Helen Carr as she speaks to fellow historian Helen Castor about the turbulent events and colourful characters that shaped 14th century England.
