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William Gordon Rutherfurd
Sailor
In St Margaret's church is a tablet on the north wall to William Rutherfurd, who fought at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 with Nelson.
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Viscount Byng of Vimy
Soldier
Viscount Byng of Vimy was Commander of the Canadian Corps during the 1914-18 war and became Governor General of Canada.
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B is for Benedictine monks
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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Later monarchs
Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.
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St George's Day
Saturday, 23rd April 2005
Representations of St George and his dragon can be seen in Westminster Abbey on Henry VIIs tomb and grille, in the Lady Chapel statue series, in stained glass windows to the YMCA and Sir Benjamin Baker in the nave, and in the window in St Benedicts chapel.
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A Service to mark the 90th Anniversary of the Founding of Combat Stress
Tuesday, 12th May 2009
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of Combat Stress, at Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 12th May 2009.
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The Dedication of the Intelligence Services' Centenary Plaque
Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Dedication on Wednesday 14th October 2009 in the South Cloister of Westminster Abbey of a Plaque marking the Centenary of the Intelligence Services.
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Consecration of the Bishop of Shrewsbury
Wednesday, 28th October 2009
The Reverend Mark Rylands, Canon Missioner for Exeter Diocese and Cathedral, was ordained and consecrated to the episcopate as Suffragan Bishop of Shrewsbury by the Archbishop of Canterbury and other bishops at a Eucharist in the Abbey on Wednesday 28th October 2009.
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Archbishop Tutu features at Ascension Eucharist
Friday, 14th May 2010
The Most Reverend Dr Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town and former Primate of Southern Africa and Metropolitan, preached at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th May 2010 during Sung Eucharist to Celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord.
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Westminster Abbey’s annual Civic Service was held on Sunday 4th July 2010
Monday, 5th July 2010
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed The Lord Mayor, and Deputy High Steward of the Abbey, Councillor Judith Warner and other City of Westminster councillors to Westminster Abbey for the Civic Service on Sunday 4th July.
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Abbey hosts the Lighting of the Benedictine Torch
A Service of Blessing for the Benedictine Torch took place at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 2nd March at 12 noon.
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Memorial Service held for Lord Bingham
Thursday, 26th May 2011
A service of thanksgiving for the life and work of the Rt Hon Lord Bingham of Cornhill KG was held at the Abbey on Wednesday 25th May 2011.
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Ordination and Consecration of Bishops Service held at Abbey
The Reverend Canon John Holbrook, Rector of Wimborne Minster, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Brixworth in the Diocese of Peterborough, and The Very Reverend Jonathan Meyrick, Dean of Exeter, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Lynn in the Diocese of Norwich at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey on Ascension day, 2nd June 2011.
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Westminster Abbey honours Ted Hughes
Seamus Heaney led the tributes on Tuesday 6th December at the dedication of a new memorial to the Poet Laureate Ted Hughes in Poets’ Corner at Westminster Abbey.
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Florence Nightingale’s Life and Work Remembered
A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 9th May 2012 at 6.30pm.
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The Dalai Lama visits Westminster Abbey
The Dalai Lama visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 20th June 2012 for A Moment of Prayer and Reflection in the Nave.
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Bishop of Rambsury consecrated
Friday, 21st September 2012
The Reverend Canon Dr Edward Condry, Canon Treasurer of Canterbury Cathedral, was ordained to the episcopate as the new Suffragan Bishop of Ramsbury in the Diocese of Salisbury by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams, Primate of All England and Metropolitan, and other bishops at a Eucharist in Westminster Abbey on Friday 21st September 2012.
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Judges Service 2012 marks start of the legal year
The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 1st October 2012.
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Battle of Britain Veterans Mark 2013 Anniversary
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2013.
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Service Marks Start of UK Legal Year
The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st October 2013.