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Lunchtime Talk: Remembering the Second World War
Wednesday, 11th June 2025
Keith Lowe reflects on how nations around the world have commemorated the Second World War, 80 years on since the end of the conflict.
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Lunchtime Talk: Enshrined in Gothic Glory
Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Join us for a captivating lunchtime lecture with renowned Gothic art historian Professor Paul Binski, as part of our monthly Lunchtime Talk series at Westminster Abbey.
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Lunchtime Talk: Henry VII, power and propaganda
Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Uncover how Henry VII harnessed power, image, and ceremony to cement the Tudor dynasty in this sharp and engaging Lunchtime Talk.
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Lunchtime Talk: Dickens and Christmas
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
Discover how famed novelist, journalist and social critic Charles Dickens shaped the way we celebrate Christmas.
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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.
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Lunchtime Talk: How pilgrimage changed the world
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
Professor Kathryn Hurlock investigates the varied ways that pilgrimages have shaped the history of our world in this captivating talk.
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Lunchtime Talk: English history through poetry
Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Explore the history of England through its poetry in this lunchtime talk with Professor Catherine Clarke.
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Lunchtime Talk: Craftmanship and conservation
Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Discover the rich colours and craftsmanship of Westminster Abbey’s medieval painted interiors in this illustrated talk by the Abbey’s Paintings Conservator.
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Lunchtime Talk: Margaret Beaufort - Survivor, Rebel, Conspirator
Wednesday, 10th June 2026
Historian Lauren Johnson explores the extraordinary life of Lady Margaret Beaufort, the driving force behind the Tudor dynasty, in this revealing talk.
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Lunchtime Talk: The English Print Revolution
Wednesday, 9th September 2026
Discover how Westminster-based printer William Caxton played a vital role in the revolutionary history of the printed word.
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Voice and Verse Song Recital: Remembrance
Thursday, 14th November 2024
Enjoy the beautiful sound world of the Abbey and its artists, as the Abbey’s Lay Vicars perform a recital of English Song featuring texts by poets buried or memorialised in Poets’ Corner.
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An Evening with Dan Jones: The Astonishing Henry V
Tuesday, 21st January 2025
Leading Medieval Historian Dan Jones recounts the astonishing rise of England’s famous warrior king Henry V, metres from his final resting place.
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A call to words: An evening exploring poetry in wartime
Wednesday, 26th November 2025
How does poetry help us reckon with war? This evocative evening explores the enduring value of war poetry.
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An Evening with Helen Castor: The Eagle and the Hart
Thursday, 9th October 2025
Renowned medieval historian Helen Castor explores the fateful relationship between the complex King Richard II and his usurper cousin King Henry IV in this thought-provoking talk with live Q&A.
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An Evening with Clare Jackson: James VI and I
Wednesday, 25th March 2026
Leading historian Clare Jackson makes the case for why this Stuart monarch should be considered one of the most interesting and consequential in British history.
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An Evening with Amy Jeffs: English Saints
Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
Immerse yourself in the world of the English saints with this fascinating talk from medieval art and culture specialist Amy Jeffs.
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Talk: The Countess
Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Uncover the untold history of Emily Cowper, one of 19th century England’s most colourful socialites and the second wife of Lord Palmerston.
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Voice and Verse Workshop: Strokes of Poetry
Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Step into the world of Westminster Abbey's memorials as we explore their history and emotional impact through poetry.
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Summer: Local Lives Walking Tour
Saturday, 2nd August 2025
Take a guided walk around Westminster Abbey to uncover the diverse stories of the people who shaped its vibrant past.
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Summer: Stories from the Stones tour
Wednesday, 6th August 2025
Step into the Abbey cloisters after hours to uncover stories that bring to life the names etched in the stones.
