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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.
...include music for royal occasions by Handel and Parry; music from Westminster Abbey reaching back 10 centuries, including works by former Abbey Organists...
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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.
Service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, who said in his Bidding: 'We come to this holy place at the centre of our nation's...
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Concert: Mozart Mass in C Minor
Tuesday, 17th June 2025
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by Britten Sinfonia for this performance of Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. Members of the Abbey Choir, soprano Ailish Tynan and mezzo soprano Katie Coventry sing the solo parts in this glorious missa solemnis.
Choir of Westminster Abbey is renowned worldwide as one of the finest ensembles of its type, its repertoire extending from plainsong and Renaissance polyphony...
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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.
the glory of this ancient and holy place‘ The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle said: ‘For months, the Abbey has been a place where silence...
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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.
The service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, who gave the Welcome and pronounced the Blessing.
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Westminster Dragoons
Soldier
In St George's chapel are two framed guidons of the Westminster Dragoons. These include battle honours from the South African War to the Second World War.
On the west wall of St George's chapel in Westminster Abbey is a framed guidon of the Westminster Dragoons.
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Westminster Abbey Honours Father of Modern Australia
Wednesday, 9th July 2014
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service to Dedicate a Memorial to Admiral Arthur Phillip RN at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 9th July.
service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, who said in his Bidding: This modest, yet world-class seaman, linguist, and...
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Arthur Phillip Memorial dedication
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Abbey announces new Dean
Tuesday, 19th September 2006
Canon John Hall has been appointed as the new Dean of Westminster.
...many, great resonances for Church and State, in the service of monarch and people, and as a place of pilgrimage and prayer, Westminster Abbey has a unique
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Michael Mayne, Dean of Westminster 1986 - 1996
Sunday, 22nd October 2006
The Dean and Chapter were saddened to hear of the death of former Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Michael Mayne KVCO, on Sunday 22nd October.
Michael Mayne often quoted that "being Dean of Westminster is perhaps the best job in the Church of England".
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Westminster Abbey honour for Sir John Gielgud
Tuesday, 26th April 2022
A memorial stone to Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of the twentieth century, was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 26th April 2022.
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, led the dedication service, which was attended by friends and admirers of Sir John.
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Consecration of Bishops takes place at Westminster Abbey
Friday, 29th September 2023
The Venerable Adam Atkinson, The Venerable Ian Bishop and The Venerable Paul Davies were all ordained and consecrated at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th September.
The sermon was preached by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster.
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Prime Minister pays tribute to Westminster terror attack victims
Tuesday, 22nd March 2022
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson MP, today paid tribute to the victims of the terror attack which brought Westminster to a standstill five years ago.
...terrorist drove a car into pedestrians on the pavement along the south side of Westminster Bridge and Bridge Street, injuring more than 50 people, four of them
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Westminster Abbey celebrates 70th anniversary of the NHS
Thursday, 5th July 2018
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex attended a Service to Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the NHS at Westminster Abbey on 5th July 2018.
service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, who said in his Bidding: In a public address about the National Health Service,...
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Christian Muslim Forum held at Westminster Abbey
Monday, 16th January 2012
The Christian Muslim Forum marked its 6th anniversary on Monday 16th January 2012 with a conversation between Christian and Muslim leaders at Westminster Abbey.
...Co-Chair of the Forum, said: we are enormously grateful to the staff of Westminster Abbey for creating this opportunity for Christians and Muslims to meet in...
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Westminster Abbey to honour Sir John Gielgud
Wednesday, 6th April 2022
A memorial stone to Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of the twentieth century, will be dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 26th April 2022.
...interpret and perform’ The ledger stone will be dedicated by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, who said: ‘I belong to a generation that...
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Monks of Westminster
In the chapel of St Benedict is a stone tablet set beneath the carved head of a monk. The sculptor was Albert Siegenthaler.
In the chapel of St Benedict in Westminster Abbey is a stone tablet set beneath the carved head of a monk.
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John Hall installed as new Dean of Westminster
Saturday, 2nd December 2006
In a ceremony which drew on the historic origins of the post, he became responsible for day-to-day management and worship at Westminster Abbey, one of the best-known churches in the world.
He said: Westminster Abbey is particularly well placed to serve the partnership between Church and State in the 21st century.
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Westminster Abbey to honour Sir Roger Bannister
Thursday, 22nd July 2021
Westminster Abbey is to dedicate a memorial to Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes and who later.
ran the race set before us all.’ The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, said: Throughout his life Sir Roger Bannister reached out for that...
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Westminster Abbey to honour Sir Ernest Shackleton
Friday, 12th January 2024
A memorial stone to Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the most celebrated Antarctic Explorers of the twentieth century, will be dedicated at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 15th February 2024.
of Wonder' The memorial will be dedicated by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, who said: ‘Shackleton’s name conjures up a little...
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The Reverend Andrew Tremlett appointed Canon of Westminster
Thursday, 1st July 2010
It is announced today from 10 Downing Street that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of The Reverend Andrew Tremlett, Canon of Bristol Cathedral, as a Canon of Westminster in succession to The Reverend Canon Robert Wright, who will be leaving the Abbey in September.
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, said: We are delighted at the appointment of Andrew Tremlett as a Canon of Westminster and look forward...
