Search this website
What are you looking for? Type something in the box and press Search.
179 results found, displaying page 7 of 9
-
Planifique su visita
Deseamos que su visita a la Abadía resulte segura y agradable. Por eso, le ofrecemos algunos consejos útiles que le ayudarán a prepararse.
Le animamos a que utilice nuestra guía multimedia gratuita cuando visite la Abadía en el horario general de apertura.
-
The King attends a service to celebrate Christian witness
His Majesty The King and faith leaders from across the UK and Middle East attended a service to celebrate Christian witness in Advent at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 10th December.
Bishop Mike Royal, General Secretary, Churches Together in England read Isaiah 11: 1–9.
-
Duke of Edinburgh opens 83rd Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at Abbey
Thursday, 10th November 2011
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh opened the 83rd Royal British Legion’s Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2011.
...John Hall; the Rector of St Margaret’s Church, Canon Andrew Tremlett; and Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely, President, and members of the Royal British
-
St Margaret's Review Group appointed
Friday, 6th February 2015
The Dean and Chapter has announced the appointment of a St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey review group under the chairmanship of The Rt Hon The Baroness Butler-Sloss GBE.
the General Election in May, a Member of Parliament will be invited to join on the Speaker's recommendation.The review group will address the central question:...
-
Queen Attends Commonwealth Day Observance
Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended an Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th March 2015.
A Commonwealth flag was flown in the Abbey forecourt and broken out before the service by the Commonwealth Secretary-General.
-
Westminster Abbey marks Blind Veterans UK Centenary
The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor The Lady Flight, attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of Blind Veterans UK at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 6th October 2015. The National Anthem was sung.
...volunteer, Blind Veterans UK; Father Ian Evans QHC CF, Assistant Chaplain-General and Corps Colonel, Royal Army Chaplains' Department; the Reverend Professor...
-
Chilean Navy pays tribute to Admiral Cochrane
Thursday, 21st May 2015
The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 20th May 2015.
Wreaths were laid by HE Roland Drago, the Ambassador of Chile, and by Major General Martin Smith, representing the First Sea Lord.
-
Speaker’s Chaplain installed as Canon of Westminster
The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, was installed as a Canon of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 9th May 2021.
...the work of Westminster Abbey – it comprises the Dean of Westminster, and four Canons of Westminster, supported by the Receiver General acting as Chapter Clerk.
-
Sir Roger Bannister honoured with new memorial stone
A memorial stone to Sir Roger Bannister CH CBE was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 28th September 2021.
...breaking the previous world record, which had stood for almost nine years, and a general perception that it was beyond human capacity to run a mile faster than...
-
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.
...dates This event will take place when the Abbey is open for general visiting, which is: Saturday 10th July Monday 12th July Friday 16th July Saturday 17th...
-
Fraternité conservation spotlight: Catherine de Valois
Tuesday, 19th March 2024
Join our Conservation Team to discover the secrets of Catherine de Valois' funeral effigy.
information What you need to book for this event General admission to the Abbey and admission to The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries Fraternité These...
-
François de La Rochefoucauld
Soldier and Statesman
François de La Rochefoucauld, Marquis de Montandre, Field Marshal of England during the reign of William and Mary, was buried in Westminster Abbey and has a modern stone.
...Marshal of England during the reign of William III and Mary II, Master General of the Ordnance, Privy Councillor of Ireland and Governor of the island of...
-
James Rennell
Engineer and Writer
James Rennell, cartographer, is buried in the centre of the nave. His grave is now unmarked but just had his name, death date and age.
While surveying he was badly injured in an attack by tribesmen. Robert Clive appointed him Surveyor General of Bengal.
-
William Blakeney
Soldier
General William Blakeney, 1st Baron Blakeney, was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey, but the gravestone wording is now very faint.
General William Blakeney, 1st Baron Blakeney, was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey, but the gravestone wording is now very faint.
-
Meinhard, 3rd Duke of Schomberg
Soldier
Meinhard Schomberg, 3rd Duke of Schomberg and Leinster, army officer, was buried in the Ormond vault at the east end of the Lady Chapel.
...Duke and Marshal of France (who had come to England in 1673 and served as a general in the English army, being killed at the battle of the Boyne in 1690), and...
-
Arthur Herbert, Earl of Torrington
Politician and Sailor
Arthur Herbert, Baron Torbay and Earl of Torrington, was buried on 22nd April 1716 in the "south aisle within the tombs" ie. the south ambulatory.
He was a son of Sir Edward Herbert, Attorney General to Charles I and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, and his wife Margaret (nee Smith).
-
John Burgoyne
Politician and Soldier
John Burgoyne, army officer, politician and author, was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey alongside his daughter Charlotte in 1792.
After various campaigns he eventually had to surrender to General Horatio Gates at Saratoga on 17th October 1777 but he was permitted to return to England.
-
John Reith, 1st Baron Reith
Broadcaster
A tablet to John, 1st Baron Reith, first Director of the BBC can be seen in the lobby leading to the Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey.
He was General Manager at the BBC and its first Director in 1926.
-
Herbert, Viscount Plumer
Soldier
Field Marshal Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer G.C.B. is buried in the chapel of St George at the west end of the nave.
Herbert commanded troops on the Western Front from 1915 and was given the rank of General.
-
William Anne Villettes
Soldier
A memorial to Lt. General William Anne Villettes was erected in St John the Evangelist's chapel. It was later moved to St Andrew's chapel.
General William Anne Villettes was erected in St John the Evangelist's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
