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President of Austria visits Abbey
Thursday, 30th August 2012
His Excellency Mr Heinz Fischer, the President of Austria, made a private visit to Westminster Abbey on Thursday 30th August 2012.
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Ralph Heiman's portrait of The Queen
Thursday, 13th June 2013
In an incident at lunch-time today a visitor to the Abbey sprayed paint on the Ralph Heimans portrait of The Queen, presently on display in the Chapter House.
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A Podcast for the Feast of the Annunciation
Thursday, 25th March 2021
A Podcast for the Feast of the Annunciation: Today’s episode of Abbeycast was recorded this week in the Abbey’s magnificent Chapter House.
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Abbey receives support from the Cathedral Music Trust
Wednesday, 15th June 2022
The Cathedral Music Trust has made a generous donation to Westminster Abbey, funding its Assistant Organist post for a year.
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Fraternité conservation spotlight: Housekeeping
Friday, 15th March 2024
Join our Conservation Team in conversation about looking after a building where history is still being made.
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Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
Henry VII’s coronation took place in October 1485. He and his wife Elizabeth were the first monarchs to be buried in the Abbey’s Lady Chapel.
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Markham Family
Members of the Markham family are buried in Westminster Abbey, including Major William Markham in the north cloister and his son William, Archbishop of York.
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Villiers Family
Politician and Soldier
Sir George Villiers, his wife Mary, son George 1st Duke of Buckingham and others of the family are buried in Westminster Abbey.
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Long Range Desert Group memorial dedicated
Monday, 9th December 2013
A memorial to the Long Range Desert Group was dedicated in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th December 2013.
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Unknown Warrior
At the west end of the Nave is the grave of the Unknown Warrior, whose body was brought from France to be buried in 1920.
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Westminster Abbey welcomes St Woolos Choir
Friday, 30th April 2004
Westminster Abbey welcomes visiting choirs to sing the daily services when the Abbey choir is on holiday.
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Book of Condolence for Baroness Thatcher
Wednesday, 10th April 2013
A Book of Condolence for The Right Honourable The Baroness Thatcher will be opened at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, at 9.30am on Thursday 11th April 2013.
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Home educated groups
Home educators are welcome to visit as individuals or as part of a home educated group with other families. Bookings can be made for a self-led visit or a guided tour.
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St Margaret's Church
St. Margaret’s is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s sometimes called ‘the parish Church of the House of Commons’. Everyone’s welcome to visit.
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Conservationists’ discoveries
Saturday, 14th April 2007
Four conservation students, working at the Abbey during their Easter holidays, were thoroughly cleaning the tomb and grille of Henry VII and made some surprising discoveries.
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The Measure of All Things exhibition opens
Monday, 21st July 2014
The Measure of All Things, an exhibition by Hughie O'Donoghue R.A., has opened in the Chapter House as part of Westminster Abbey's plans to mark the centenary of the First World War.
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James O‘Donnell honoured in New Year list
Monday, 2nd January 2023
Former Organist and Master of the Choristers James O’Donnell has been made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) in The King’s first New Year’s Honours list.
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Make a donation
A charitable trust has been established to assist in the Abbey's fundraising efforts – The Westminster Abbey Trust. You can make a donation to the Trust.
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The Reverend Mark Birch
The Reverend Mark Birch has been a Minor Canon at Westminster Abbey since January 2015.
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George Burden
George Burden, Receiver General of Westminster Abbey from 1577 to his death in 1593, was buried in the north transept but he has no monument.
