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  • The Venerable Tricia Hillas appointed to Racial Justice Commission

    Thursday, 7th October 2021

    The Venerable Tricia Hillas, Canon and Archdeacon of Westminster, has been appointed to the Racial Justice Commission.

  • Sir Edward Elgar

    Musician and Composer

    A memorial to the eminent composer Sir Edward Elgar was unveiled in the north choir (or Musicians') aisle in Westminster Abbey on 1st June 1972.

  • 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.

    Recording

  • A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Dearing CB

    Tuesday, 7th July 2009

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Dearing CB was held at St Margaret’s Church on Tuesday 7th July 2009.

    Lord Dearing

  • 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.

    Lumiere Festival

  • Institute Book Explores Morality in Public Life

    Wednesday, 21st June 2017

    A new book exploring issues of ethics and morality in public life is published today (21st June) by the Westminster Abbey Institute.

    Westminster Abbey Institute

  • William Britten (or Bretton)

    Priest

    William Britten (or Bretton) was a Canon of Westminster and was buried in 1552. No marker remains for him.

  • Special verger tours: Association members

    Monday, 8th January 2024

    Join two of our expert vergers on a tour that will take you behind the scenes at the Abbey and see how the clergy prepare for different services and occasions.

    Westminster Abbey Association

  • Ignatius Sancho

    Writer, Musician, Playwright and Abolitionist

    Ignatius Sancho, composer, writer, slave abolitionist and actor, died in 1780 and has a memorial in St Margaret's Westminster.

  • Wystan Hugh Auden

    Writer and Poet

    A memorial stone for W.H. Auden, poet and essayist, was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 2nd October 1974.

  • George Peabody

    Philanthropist

    In the centre aisle of the nave, near the west door, is a stone commemorating the temporary burial of George Peabody, American merchant and philanthropist.

  • Latest CD release from the Choir of Westminster Abbey

    Tuesday, 20th April 2010

    The latest CD release from the Choir of Westminster Abbey has already won critical acclaim.

  • Westminster Abbey launches Association

    Monday, 23rd November 2015

    Westminster Abbey introduces its membership scheme, the Westminster Abbey Association, on Monday 30th November for those who would like to support the work of the Abbey and receive unlimited entry during the year, invitations to an exclusive annual event and special offers.

  • First definitive history of the Abbey published

    Wednesday, 9th October 2019

    A definitive history book of Westminster Abbey was launched last night to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Henry III’s rebuilding of the church.

    Westminster Abbey A Church in History 750th anniversary

  • Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour 1939 - 1945

    The books forming the Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour 1939-45 can be seen in a showcase in the nave of Westminster Abbey near the west entrance.

  • Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester

    The carved and painted shield of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, can be seen in the north choir aisle of Westminster Abbey.

  • Gullan Family

    Several members of the Gullan family of Westminster are buried in St Margaret's church Westminster (although not all of those named on the memorial).

  • Lawrence Tanner

    Historian

    The ashes of Lawrence Edward Tanner, Westminster Abbey historian and antiquary, are buried in the vault of the lower Islip chapel in the Abbey.

  • The Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers

    A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.

  • Abbey to star at the box-office

    Friday, 27th July 2007

    Two major films destined for international cinema screens will feature Westminster Abbey.

    Young Victoria Stone of Destiny

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