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Her Majesty The Queen Attends ANZAC Centenary Service
Saturday, 25th April 2015
Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 25th April in Commemoration and Thanksgiving to Mark the Centenary of the ANZAC Landings. The National Anthem was sung.
Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh ANZAC Day
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Prime Minister attends Abbey Nightingale service
The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Boris Johnson MP, attended a service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 12th May 2021.
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John Islip
Abbot and Priest/Minister
John Islip was Abbot of Westminster from 1500 until his death in 1532 and was buried in the chantry chapel he built at Westminster Abbey.
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Conservation work starts on the Cosmati pavement
Tuesday, 6th May 2008
Centuries of dirt and grime will be painstakingly removed from one of the most significant works of medieval craftsmanship in Westminster Abbey, the 13th century ‘Cosmati’ pavement, in a major new conservation project.
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Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII
Queen Alexandra was born in 1844, the daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark. With her husband Edward VII, she was crowned in 1902.
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Peter Newton
On the south wall of St Margaret's church is a cartouche to Peter Newton, attributed to sculptor Joshua Marshall, originally positioned north of the altar.
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Canada Club Gift
The Canada Club gave a gift of two chairs and two faldstools to Westminster Abbey in memory of Canadians who fell in the 1939-1945 War.
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William Thynne
In the south choir aisle is a tomb of alabaster and marble to William Thynne. His recumbent effigy in armour lies on a rush mattress.
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Sir Walter Tapper
Architect
In the west cloister is the grave of Sir Walter Tapper, architect. The Lady Chapel’s altar was designed by him shortly before his death.
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Walter de Wenlok
Abbot and Priest/Minister
Walter de Wenlok was Abbot of Westminster from 31st December 1283 until his death on 25th December 1307. He was buried beneath the Cosmati pavement.
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John and Eleanor Elliott
Philanthropist
In St Margaret's church is an area known as the Chapel of Christ the Intercessor, set up in 1981 by John and Eleanor Elliott.
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Sir John Shorditch
Sir John Shorditch was buried in St Benedict's chapel in 1345. His grave may be that which is now beneath Dr William Bill’s tomb chest.
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French President lays wreath at Warrior's grave
Tuesday, 8th July 2025
The President of France, M. Emmanuel Macron, and Mme. Macron visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 8th July as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.
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Centenary of the Birth of Blessed Oscar Romero
Saturday, 23rd September 2017
HE Mrs Elisabeth Hayek Weinmann, Ambassador of El Salvador, attended Evensong commemorating the centenary of the birth of Blessed Oscar Romero at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 23rd September.
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A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford
Wednesday, 3rd February 2010
A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 3rd February 2010.
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A Service for Europe Day
Tuesday, 11th May 2010
A Service for Europe Day to Mark the 60th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 9th May 2010.
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Prince of Wales attends Service of Thanksgiving for the late Dame Joan Sutherland
Tuesday, 15th February 2011
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the late Dame Joan Sutherland OM AC DBE (1926 - 2010) in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 15th February at 12 noon.
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Princess Royal Attends Royal British Legion’s 90th Anniversary Service
HRH The Princess Royal attended a service of thanksgiving to mark the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 20th September 2011.
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Students fill Abbey to celebrate Nathaniel Woodard
Friday, 25th November 2011
A service to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of educational visionary the Reverend Nathaniel Woodard (21st March 1811 – 25th April 1891) was held in Westminster Abbey on Thursday 24th November 2011.
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Service of Remembrance to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of El Alamein
An Evensong to commemorate the 70th anniversary of El Alamein was held at Westminster Abbey today at 3.00pm.
