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Employment opportunities
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Actors' Church Union
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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.
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Prime Minister visits Abbey on eve of VE Day
Thursday, 7th May 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was welcomed to the Abbey tonight by the Dean of Westminster on the eve of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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Dean takes High Tea on Henry’s roof
Tuesday, 26th May 2009
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall took tea on the roof of Westminster Abbey on the morning of Wednesday 20th May to help promote London to UK and overseas visitors. ‘High Tea’ took place on the roof of the Henry VII Chapel as part of Visit London’s ongoing ‘Only in London’ campaign.
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Inauguration of the General Synod of the Church of England
Tuesday, 15th November 2005
On Tuesday 15th November, HM The Queen attended the service of Holy Communion at the Inauguration of the Eighth General Synod of the Church of England at Westminster Abbey.
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The Countess of Wessex attends All Souls’ Day service
Monday, 2nd November 2020
HRH The Countess of Wessex attended Sung Eucharist for All Souls' Day in Westminster Abbey on Monday 2nd November.
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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.
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Lord-Lieutenant of London installed as High Bailiff
Tuesday, 18th May 2021
Sir Kenneth Olisa, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, was installed as High Bailiff of Westminster Abbey.
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Evensong with the Mayors of London
Sunday, 19th October 2025
At this service on the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, we welcome the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London boroughs.
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New Mass setting to premiere on St Peter’s Day
Thursday, 23rd June 2022
A new Mass setting by acclaimed Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan will receive its premiere at Westminster Abbey during Sung Eucharist at 5.00pm on St Peter’s Day, Wednesday 29th June 2022.
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Attending a service
People from all over the world visit Westminster Abbey to join our services, which form part of a tradition of daily Christian worship.
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Church Pass
We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.
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Evensong, sung by the St Margaret’s Choristers and Consort
Wednesday, 8th May 2024
The First Evensong of Ascension Day will be sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort, with music by Marenzio, Smith, Stanford and Haydn.
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The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
the Abbey bells are rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
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Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
St Peter flag
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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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An Observance for Commonwealth Day 2006
Monday, 13th March 2006
The Bromley Valley Jets' gymnastic team stole the show at this year's Commonwealth Observance Day Service.
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New memorial for Ignatius Sancho
Saturday, 14th October 2023
Charles Ignatius Sancho who escaped from a background of slavery and rose to distinction in Georgian London, will be honoured when a new memorial is dedicated in St Margaret’s Church.
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The Westminster Morris Day of Dance
Saturday, 14th May 2005
The Westminster Morris Day of Dance, an annual event, took place this year on Saturday 14th May on the North Green.
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St Margaret's Choristers to sing their first service
Wednesday, 27th September 2023
The St Margaret's Choristers, a new choir for girls aged 11 - 17, will sing its first service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey.
