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  • Good Friday

    The Reverend Mark Birch focuses on the distinction between the cross and the crucifix, and how we remember Jesus’ death as a perversion of justice.

  • Air supremacy

    The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.

  • Abbey marks 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

    Sunday, 21st September 2025

    A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 21st September 2025.

    Battle of Britain Sunday

  • Laurence Olivier Centenary Birthday

    Tuesday, 29th May 2007

    The family of Lord Olivier, one of Britain's greatest actors, was joined by a star-studded cast for a wreathlaying to mark the centenary of his birth.

    Laurence Olivier Wreathlaying

  • A Service for Europe Day

    Tuesday, 11th May 2010

    A Service for Europe Day to Mark the 60th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 9th May 2010.

    Special Service Europe Day

  • Happy ending for Brontë memorial in 85th anniversary year

    Stonemason Mark Croll adds the diaereses

  • Her Majesty The Queen opens Jubilee Galleries

    Her Majesty The Queen with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey on 8th June to open The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

  • Westminster Abbey marks Kristallnacht anniversary

    A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th November 2018.

  • Lord Ashdown remembered

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Rt Hon The Lord (Paddy) Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon was held at Westminster Abbey.

  • HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opens the Field of Remembrance

    HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opened the Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 5th November 2009.

  • Duke of Edinburgh joins Abbey in Remembrance

    The Duke of Edinburgh opened the 82nd Royal British Legion’s Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, Thursday 11th November 2010.

  • Abbey Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

    Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 4th June 2013 for A Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Annual Judges Service Marks Start of Legal Year

    The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 1st October 2014.

  • Advent I: Looking Back and Looking Forward with the Reverend Canon Mark Birch

    Hear reflection about Isaiah's prophesies, exploring how during Advent we look back at the life of Jesus and look forward to His coming again.

  • St Margaret’s marks Traidcraft Justice Matters campaign

    The Lord Mayor of Westminster, The Lady Flight, attended a Service for the Traidcraft Justice Matters campaign at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, at 6.00pm on Thursday 2nd July.

  • Scouts and Guides celebrate at service

    A National Scout and Guide Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Saturday 5th November 2016. The National Anthem was sung.

  • Royals attend Service of Hope

    Westminster Abbey held a Service of Hope following the terror attack in Westminster. The service was attended by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.

  • Westminster Abbey Celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College

    A Service to Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 24th May 2016.

  • Archbishop attends 50th anniversary Evensong

    The Archbishop of Canterbury attended Evensong to mark the 50th anniversary of the Anglican Centre in Rome at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 14th June.

  • National Holocaust Centre and Museum Marks Anniversary

    A Service of Thanksgiving and Re-commitment to mark the 20th Anniversary of The National Holocaust Centre and Museum was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Sunday 26th June.

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