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Workshop: Dignity and Trauma

Wednesday, 22nd November 2023

Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.

Westminster Abbey Institute

Full Abbey for Christmas Services

Tuesday, 4th January 2011

Christmas services at Westminster Abbey attracted near-capacity congregations to the Abbey church this year.

Christmas

Ecumenical representatives

Monday, 19th May 2008

Senior members of the Roman Catholic and Methodist churches have been invited to join the College of Westminster Abbey.

College of Westminster Abbey

Immersive exhibition on Notre Dame de Paris opens at the Abbey next February

Thursday, 23rd November 2023

Westminster Abbey will be the UK location for the world touring virtual reality exhibition: Notre Dame de Paris in February 2024.

Abbey receives generous support for The King Charles III Sacristy

Tuesday, 29th April 2025

Westminster Abbey has received two further generous contributions towards The King Charles III Sacristy, a new building which is being constructed to transform the welcome we offer our visitors and worshippers.

Sacristy

New Mass for Abbey’s 450th celebrations

Wednesday, 16th June 2010

Bell Mass by one of Britain’s pre-eminent composers, Julian Anderson, which was commissioned by the Dean & Chapter of Westminster as part of the celebrations to mark the 450th anniversary of the Abbey's Collegiate Charter receives its first performance at the Abbey on Tuesday 29th June at 5.00pm.

Westminster Abbey 450th anniversary The Choir of Westminster Abbey

James O’Donnell secures role at Yale University

Tuesday, 26th April 2022

James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, has been appointed as Professor in the Yale School of Music and Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He will leave the Abbey this Christmas.

Music

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Abbey to star at the box-office

Friday, 27th July 2007

Two major films destined for international cinema screens will feature Westminster Abbey.

Young Victoria Stone of Destiny

Institute Book Explores Morality in Public Life

Wednesday, 21st June 2017

A new book exploring issues of ethics and morality in public life is published today (21st June) by the Westminster Abbey Institute.

Evensong to be broadcast live by BBC Radio 3

Tuesday, 1st October 2013

Choral Evensong will be broadcast live from Westminster Abbey by BBC Radio 3 on Wednesday 2 October at 3.30pm.

Choir of Westminster Abbey

Symposium: Dignity and Hostility

Thursday, 2nd November 2023

Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.

Choir’s new CD celebrates established favourites and new works

Friday, 9th June 2023

The Abbey Choir has released a new CD of choral works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir James MacMillan and Sir John Tavener.

Abbey launches teaching resources

Monday, 11th January 2021

Westminster Abbey has launched a range of free-to-download teaching resources designed to support learning across key stages in subjects including RE and history.

Learning

Dean highlights significance of Vatican visit

Thursday, 26th January 2017

As the Abbey Choir flies back from Rome after a week-long visit to the Vatican, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall has underlined the ecumenical significance of the trip.

New Choir School Head appointed

Wednesday, 7th June 2023

Dr Emma Margrett, currently Head of the Prep School at Radnor House Sevenoaks, will take on the role of Head of Westminster Abbey Choir School from January 2024.

Westminster Abbey Choir School

Governmental Visit HM The King of Malaysia

Paralympic flame arrives at Abbey

Wednesday, 29th August 2012

The London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay was welcomed to Westminster Abbey today by The Reverend Jane Hedges, Canon of Westminster.

Paralympics Reverend Jane Hedges London 2012