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Sir George Gilbert Scott
Architect, Historian and Writer
In the centre of the nave is the grave of Sir George Gilbert Scott, architect and Surveyor of the Fabric at the Abbey from 1849-1878.
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John Howard, Earl of Stafford & family
In the chapel of St Edmund is a marble monument to John Paul Howard, 4th Earl of Stafford. The monument is by Robert Chambers.
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Employment opportunities
Have a look at the job opportunities below. If you think there’s one that’s right for you, go ahead and apply.
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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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John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham & family
Statesman
In Henry VII's chapel at Westminster Abbey there is a monument to John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham. The wax effigies of his wife Catherine and two sons can be seen in the triforium
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Conservation at St Margaret's
Sunday, 24th April 2005
Working during their holidays, two students from the Coutaulds Institute, have cleaned the altar screen in St Margaret's.
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Mildred Cecil, Lady Burghley & Anne Countess of Oxford
Philanthropist
Mildred Cecil, Lady Burghley and her daughter Anne Vere, Countess of Oxford have a large monument in St Nicholas' chapel. Richard Cecil, Lord Burghley's father, is buried in St Margaret's Church.
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Abbey packed for annual Anzac Day service
The Abbey was full for the annual Anzac Day service on the 92nd anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.
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Abbey remembers the Fallen
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 11th November 2018.
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Queens Consort at Westminster Abbey
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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Abbey to re-open for visiting from 21st May
Monday, 19th April 2021
Westminster Abbey is preparing to welcome back visitors again on Friday 21st May, following the current closure due to coronavirus restrictions.
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Emperor of Japan visits Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 25th June 2024
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 25th June as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.
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The Wedding of William and Kate
Relive the wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton, from the moment the guests arrive to the moment the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
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ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.
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The Epiphany of our Lord Sung Eucharist
Monday, 6th January 2025
The main service to observe The Epiphany of our Lord, which traditionally marks the visit of the Magi or ‘Wise Men’ to the child Jesus.
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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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Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 10th November 2005
Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on 10 November.
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Farewell dinner for Archbishop of Canterbury
Saturday, 22nd September 2012
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster gave a dinner for the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams, Primate of All England and Metropolitan, and Mrs Williams in Jerusalem Chamber in the Deanery of Westminster Abbey on Friday 21st September 2012.
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Westminster Abbey marks Remembrance Sunday
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 12th November 2017.
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Christmas Day Holy Communion
Wednesday, 25th December 2024
A quiet, said service (without music), according to the Book of Common Prayer (1662)
