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Lunchtime Talk: Divine Light
Wednesday, 14th January 2026
Author Janet Gough shines a light on how stained-glass windows continue to instruct, inspire and illuminate in this captivating Lunchtime Talk.
...services to heritage and advised Royal Mail on its Cathedral Christmas stamps for Christmas 2024. Ticketing information This event does not include...
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Christopher Hildyard
Artist and Priest/Minister
The Reverend Christopher Hildyard, Minor Canon and Sacrist of Westminster Abbey, was buried in St Faith's chapel, and also has an oval stone tablet.
He was a good artist and designed the figures for the Abbey's new Christmas Crib in 1965 (the figures were carved in Oberammergau).
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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.
The second film Stone of Destiny tells the story of the theft by four students of the Stone of Scone from the Abbey on Christmas Day 1950.
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Princess Alexandra attends Whitehall Carol Service
Thursday, 8th December 2011
Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra attended the Whitehall Carol Service, held in conjunction with Christians in Government UK, at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 7th December 2011.
...Reverend Dr John Hall, who said in his Bidding: We have come together as the family of God, in our Father’s presence, to celebrate the great festival of
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Abbey hosts Whitehall carol service
Wednesday, 19th December 2012
The annual Whitehall Carol Service was held at Westminster Abbey, in association with Christians in Government, on Wednesday 19th December 2012.
...responsibility for its future, and may be inspired by the message of Christmas to work together for the establishment of justice, freedom, and peace everywhere;...
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James O‘Donnell honoured in New Year list
Monday, 2nd January 2023
Former Organist and Master of the Choristers James O’Donnell has been made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) in The King’s first New Year’s Honours list.
James O’Donnell left his position at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day after 23 years of service.
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William I (the Conqueror)
William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born in 1027. He invaded England and defeated Harold II at the battle of Hastings in 1066.
...at Hastings he marched to London, overcoming local resistance, and was crowned in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066, according to the ancient English
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AQA aligned resources
Download free hand-picked teaching resources created by Westminster Abbey for KS4 and KS5 teachers using AQA as their exam board. Enhance your understanding with guides for teachers pitched at non-specialists. In the classroom, showcase high-quality videos, adaptable activities and full lessons for a range of Christian topics.
