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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 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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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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Dedication of The Queen's Window by David Hockney
Tuesday, 2nd October 2018
The Queen’s Window, a new stained-glass window by David Hockney celebrating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, was dedicated at a service this morning.
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Drawings from a Life - Gabriella
In 2017, Westminster Abbey invited young people from around London to respond to the stories and memories held in the fabric of the building. These young consultants reflected on their experience through a variety of outcomes creating a vibrant and eclectic body of work.
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Virtual tours
Take a virtual tour inside Westminster Abbey. View treasures including the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, the High Altar and the Coronation Chair in detail.
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King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey
Tuesday, 23rd October 2018
The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of The Rt Hon Lord Elton
Tuesday, 6th February 2024
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Lord Elton will be held in St Margaret's Church.
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Story Building - Events
After Geoffrey Chaucer was buried here, Poets’ Corner became the place where many other creative people were buried and remembered. This space in the Abbey’s South Transept remembers people who have explored the world in all sorts of creative ways. Stretch your creative muscles with these videos.
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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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A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Mary Cornelia Dee Skaggs CBE
Friday, 9th July 2010
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Mary Cornelia Dee Skaggs CBE was held in the Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th July at 6.00pm.
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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.
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A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale
Thursday, 14th May 2009
The annual Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 13th May 2009.
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Florence Nightingale’s Life and Work Remembered
Thursday, 10th May 2012
A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 9th May 2012 at 6.30pm.
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Abbey to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale
Monday, 21st February 2022
A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale will be held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 11th May 2022.
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Service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale
Monday, 12th May 2025
A Service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale will be held will be held in Westminster Abbey on Monday 12th May 2025.
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A prominent role in the life of the church
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HRH Princess of Wales dedicates Abbey tree
Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales dedicated a tree in Dean’s Yard at Westminster Abbey to mark the memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Queen attends The Commonwealth Day Service
Monday, 11th March 2019
Her Majesty The Queen attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March 2019.
