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St Edward icon dedicated

Monday, 21st October 2019

A new icon of St Edward the Confessor has been dedicated and placed in the shrine, the place of his burial, in Westminster Abbey.

Edward the Confessor Edwardtide Icons

George Jewell

In the north cloister of Westminster Abbey is a tablet to George Jewell, schoolmaster, Wife Lucia is buried with him. Her second husband was Vincent Bourne, poet.

Judges mark the start of the new legal year 2025

Wednesday, 1st October 2025

Judges and members of the legal profession gathered in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 1st October 2025 for a service to mark the start of the legal year in England and Wales.

St Margaret's choir war memorial

Soldier and Airman

Former choristers of St Margaret's church Westminster who died in the two world wars are commemorated by brass plaques in the church.

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.

St Woolos Choir

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.

Special Service St Margaret's Church

George Lindsay Johnstone

Politician

Politician George Lindsay Johnstone was buried in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey. His monument can now be seen in the triforium galleries.

Actors' Church Union

Actor

In 1920 the Actors' Church Union presented a hearse cloth or funeral pall to Westminster Abbey. This was given in memory of members who had died in the Great War.

Abbey Marks St Andrews Milestone

Wednesday, 11th December 2013

A Service of Thanksgiving for the 600th Anniversary of the University of St Andrews was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 10th December 2013.

St Cecilia Day service a celebration of music

Wednesday, 19th November 2025

A service to Mark the Festival of St Cecilia - the patron saint of music and musicians - was held at Westminster Abbey in conjunction with Help Musicians UK on Wednesday 19th November 2025.

A Service of Thanksgiving for the Lord Morris of Aberavon

Wednesday, 28th February 2024

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of The Rt Hon the Lord Morris of Aberavon KG, KC will be held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster on Wednesday 28th February 2024.

Sir George Williams & YMCA

A memorial window for the Young Men's Christian Association (founded by Sir George Williams) was unveiled in the nave of Westminster Abbey in 1921.

Abbey celebrates life of St Edward

Monday, 21st October 2013

Westminster Abbey celebrated the life of St Edward the Confessor at a National Pilgrimage on Saturday 19th October 2013.

Sir George Leonard Staunton

Physician and Diplomat

George Leonard Staunton, physician and diplomat, was buried in the north aisle and has a memorial in the window splay of the north choir aisle.

George, Charles & Stratford Canning

Politician and Statesman

In the north transept are three statues commemorating George Canning, Prime Minister, his son Charles John, Earl Canning, and George’s cousin Stratford Canning.

George Ebenezer Williams

Musician

George Ebenezer Williams was Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey from 1814-1819. He was buried in the south cloister in April 1819.

Charles Ignatius Sancho honoured with St Margaret’s memorial

Tuesday, 19th December 2023

Charles Ignatius Sancho, who escaped from a background of slavery and rose to distinction in Georgian London, has been honoured with a new memorial.

Victoria & George Cross Holders

In the nave is a joint memorial stone to holders of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry, and holders of the George Cross.

George Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen