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Westminster Abbey is open to visitors once again
Friday, 21st May 2021
From today, Westminster Abbey will be open on selected days to visitors, following the further easing of lockdown restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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An episode of The Simpsons focused entirely on Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 13th May 2009
Fox TV has given a US airing to an episode of The Simpsons focused entirely on Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey Honour for Poet Philip Larkin
Wednesday, 17th June 2015
Westminster Abbey is to honour the poet Philip Larkin with a memorial stone to be dedicated next year.
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Westminster Abbey Commemorates the Life of Florence Nightingale
Thursday, 12th May 2016
A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Wednesday 11th May 2016.
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Westminster Abbey Celebrates the Life of Ronnie Corbett
Wednesday, 7th June 2017
A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Ronnie Corbett CBE was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Wednesday 7th June.
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Westminster Abbey to honour the life of Sir Stirling Moss
Thursday, 21st March 2024
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Sir Stirling Moss will be held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 11.00 am.
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The Choir of Westminster Abbey release latest CD
Thursday, 10th April 2008
This latest recording from The Choir of Westminster Abbey on Hyperion explores the rich repertoire of music associated with the Feast of the Ascension.
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Westminster Abbey marks Blind Veterans UK Centenary
Tuesday, 6th October 2015
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.
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Westminster Abbey holds Whitehall Carol Service
Thursday, 21st December 2017
Westminster Abbey held a Whitehall Carol Service on Wednesday 20th December 2017 in partnership with Christians in Government UK.
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Westminster Abbey to be lit for Lumiere London Festival
Monday, 4th January 2016
Westminster Abbey will be the spectacular backdrop for a light installation as part of Lumiere London, the city's first major light festival. The exterior of the Abbey will be lit each evening of the festival, from Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th January 2016.
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The Dalai Lama visits Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 20th June 2012
The Dalai Lama visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 20th June 2012 for A Moment of Prayer and Reflection in the Nave.
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Conversation and performance: Voices of democracy
Wednesday, 4th November 2026
Experience an immersive evening of music, readings, and discussion, hearing how individual voices have shaped the long story of democracy in the UK.
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Westminster Abbey marks Remembrance Sunday
Monday, 13th November 2017
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 12th November 2017.
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A joint celebration of Solemn Vespers
Friday, 7th May 2010
The choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Roman Catholic Westminster Cathedral will sing together at the Cathedral in Victoria Street on Friday 7th May 2010 at 5.00pm for a joint celebration of Solemn Vespers.
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New Canon joins Westminster Abbey
Saturday, 28th January 2006
The Reverend Jane Hedges was installed as a Canon of Westminster Abbey at Evensong on Saturday 28th January.
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Panel discussion: Faith in democracy
Wednesday, 16th September 2026
In collaboration with Theos, leading thinkers will examine how people of all faiths and none can help strengthen the future of democracy.
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Westminster Abbey honour for Sir John Gielgud
Tuesday, 26th April 2022
A memorial stone to Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of the twentieth century, was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 26th April 2022.
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Consecration of Bishops takes place at Westminster Abbey
Friday, 29th September 2023
The Venerable Adam Atkinson, The Venerable Ian Bishop and The Venerable Paul Davies were all ordained and consecrated at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th September.
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Christian Muslim Forum held at Westminster Abbey
Monday, 16th January 2012
The Christian Muslim Forum marked its 6th anniversary on Monday 16th January 2012 with a conversation between Christian and Muslim leaders at Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey Honours Father of Modern Australia
Wednesday, 9th July 2014
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service to Dedicate a Memorial to Admiral Arthur Phillip RN at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 9th July.
