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Westminster Abbey Celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College
Tuesday, 24th May 2016
A Service to Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 24th May 2016.
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John and Elizabeth Warren
Priest/Minister and Philanthropist
John Warren, bishop of Bangor, and his wife Elizabeth, philanthropist, are buried in the north transept. Both have monuments in the west aisle.
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Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attend Synod Service
Tuesday, 24th November 2015
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Holy Communion at the Inauguration of the Tenth General Synod of the Church of England at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th November 2015.
Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh General Synod
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Abbey Celebrates St Peter's Day
Thursday, 30th June 2016
Westminster Abbey, since 1560 the Collegiate Church of St Peter Westminster, has from the beginning been under the patronage of St Peter, Apostle and Martyr. On St Peter's Day, Wednesday 29th June 2016, a Sung Eucharist was celebrated at which the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon.
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King and Queen of Jordan visit Westminster Abbey
Friday, 1st March 2019
The King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan visited Westminster Abbey on 1st March as part of a Governmental visit to the UK.
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Elizabeth Hollingworth
In the area called the Dark Cloister, leading to the Little Cloister, is a wall tablet to Elizabeth Hollingworth, widow of William.
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Elizabeth de Vere, Countess of Derby
Elizabeth de Vere, Countess of Derby was buried in the chapel of St Nicholas in Westminster Abbey but has no marker.
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V is for Views
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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Elizabeth Gaskell
Writer and Novelist
In 2010 a memorial to Elizabeth Gaskell, novelist and biographer, was dedicated in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. It consists of a window panel.
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Elizabeth Herrick
In St Margaret's is a modern painted wooden tablet to Elizabeth Herrick, which replaced one which had disappeared from the church in the 18th century.
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Elizabeth Dinwiddie
Elizabeth, a daughter of Robert Dinwiddie, Lt. Governor of Virginia USA, was buried in St Margaret's but her memorial is now hidden behind the organ.
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The Queen approves recommendations for Abbey
Monday, 9th February 2004
Recommendations put forward by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, for the organisation, management and accountability of the Royal Peculiars have today been approved by Her Majesty the Queen.
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Elizabeth Fane
In St Nicholas’ chapel is a large elaborate monument of alabaster and marble to Elizabeth Fane. She was buried on 19th November 1618.
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Elizabeth Elstob
writer
Elizabeth Elstob, Anglo Saxon scholar and governess, was buried at St Margaret's Church in 1756 but has no marker.
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Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral
Monday, 27th March 2023
Three members of the Abbey staff have been honoured for their role in the funeral of The Late Queen last September.
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King and Queen of Spain visit Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 12th July 2017
The King and Queen of Spain were accompanied by Prince Henry of Wales when they visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Her Majesty The Queen.
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Choir’s new CD celebrates established favourites and new works
Friday, 9th June 2023
The Abbey Choir has released a new CD of choral works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir James MacMillan and Sir John Tavener.
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The Arts Society celebrates 50th anniversary
Wednesday, 16th May 2018
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, attended a service of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of The Arts Society at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 16th May 2018.
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An Observance for Commonwealth Day 2011
Monday, 14th March 2011
An Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on 14th March 2011 was attended by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
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HM The Queen awards Maundy monies to Abbey recipients
Thursday, 1st April 2021
Members of the Abbey community have received Maundy monies from Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of their long service to the church.
