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  • Dr Wesley Carr, former Dean of Westminster, dies

    Monday, 17th July 2017

    Dr Wesley Carr, who was Dean of Westminster from 1997 to 2006, has died peacefully aged 76.

  • Westminster Abbey’s annual Civic Service was held on Sunday 4th July 2010

    Monday, 5th July 2010

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed The Lord Mayor, and Deputy High Steward of the Abbey, Councillor Judith Warner and other City of Westminster councillors to Westminster Abbey for the Civic Service on Sunday 4th July.

    Civic Service Special Service

  • Westminster Abbey Honour for Poet Philip Larkin

    Wednesday, 17th June 2015

    Westminster Abbey is to honour the poet Philip Larkin with a memorial stone to be dedicated next year.

    Philip Larkin Poets' Corner

  • Westminster Abbey’s annual Civic Service was held on Sunday 8 July 2012

    Monday, 9th July 2012

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed The Lord Mayor of Westminster and Deputy High Steward of the Abbey, Councillor Angela Harvey, and other City of Westminster councillors to Westminster Abbey for the Civic Service on Sunday 8th July.

  • Westminster Abbey Commemorates the Life of Florence Nightingale

    Thursday, 12th May 2016

    A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Wednesday 11th May 2016.

    Florence Nightingale

  • Westminster Abbey to honour the life of Sir Stirling Moss

    Thursday, 21st March 2024

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Sir Stirling Moss will be held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 11.00 am.

  • The Prince of Wales becomes Patron of Westminster Abbey Appeal

    Friday, 11th November 2011

    The Dean and Chapter of Westminster are delighted to announce that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has agreed to become the Patron of Westminster Abbey's Appeal to fund its present range of development projects.

    HRH The Prince of Wales Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

  • Westminster Abbey holds Whitehall Carol Service

    Thursday, 21st December 2017

    Westminster Abbey held a Whitehall Carol Service on Wednesday 20th December 2017 in partnership with Christians in Government UK.

  • Mark Birch appointed Canon of Westminster and Chaplain to the Speaker

    Thursday, 26th September 2024

    The Reverend Mark Birch has been appointed by HM The King as a Canon of Westminster and by Sir Lindsay Hoyle as Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons.

  • The Choir of Westminster Abbey release latest CD

    Thursday, 10th April 2008

    This latest recording from The Choir of Westminster Abbey on Hyperion explores the rich repertoire of music associated with the Feast of the Ascension.

    Recording

  • An episode of The Simpsons focused entirely on Westminster Abbey

    Wednesday, 13th May 2009

    Fox TV has given a US airing to an episode of The Simpsons focused entirely on Westminster Abbey.

    The Simpsons

  • Westminster Abbey Marks 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

    Tuesday, 31st October 2017

    A service to mark the 500th anniversary of the 95 Theses and the start of the Reformation was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 31st October 2017.

    Choir

  • Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey appointed Canon of Westminster

    Thursday, 22nd May 2014

    The Venerable Jane Sinclair, Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey, has been appointed by the Crown to the Canonry of Westminster vacant through the appointment of Canon Jane Hedges as Dean of Norwich.

    Canon Jane Sinclair

  • Ptolemy Dean appointed Westminster Abbey’s new Surveyor of the Fabric

    Friday, 9th December 2011

    Westminster Abbey is delighted to announce the appointment of Ptolemy Dean as Westminster Abbey's next Surveyor of the Fabric.

    Ptolemy Dean Surveyor of the Fabric

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  • Choir tour to Australia

    Monday, 15th October 2007

    In October 2007 The Choir of Westminster Abbey makes its maiden voyage to Australia to present an exciting and varied programme of choral music, ancient and modern, under music director James O’Donnell.

    Choir of Westminster Abbey Australia tour

  • Westminster Abbey Celebrates the Life of The Lord Attenborough

    Tuesday, 17th March 2015

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of The Lord Attenborough CBE was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 17th March 2015.

    Richard Attenborough

  • Westminster School Election Day

    the bells of Westminster Abbey will be rung from 11.00 am

  • Westminster Abbey is open to visitors once again

    Friday, 21st May 2021

    From today, Westminster Abbey will be open on selected days to visitors, following the further easing of lockdown restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Westminster Abbey Marks Centenary of Lady Margaret School

    Tuesday, 17th October 2017

    Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra attended a Service to Celebrate the Centenary of Lady Margaret School at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 17th October 2017.

    Royal Visit HRH Princess Alexandra

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