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Handel Jephtha performed by the Westminster Abbey Choir and St James
Friday, 18th June 2004
Handel's last oratorio, Jephtha, written in 1751 as the composer's health was failing was both moving and magnificent against the background of the Nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Nelson - 200th Anniversary Celebrations
Friday, 21st October 2005
The Choir of St Margaret's Church made their own contribution to the Trafalgar anniversary celebrations on 23rd October by singing music from Haydn's 'Nelson Mass' during the 11 o'clock Eucharist service.
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The Translation of St Edward the Confessor
the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers will attempt a full peal from 1.00 pm until about 4.00 pm, and the bells will also be rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
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St Matthew’s Day (transferred)
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 5.45 pm following Evensong
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St Andrew's Day
the Abbey bells are rung from noon
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St Margaret's Choristers
The Abbey resounds to choral and organ music every day. Music is at the heart of the Abbey’s life and work.
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Celebrating St Edward
In a chapel at the heart of Westminster Abbey is the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, king and saint.
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History of St Margaret's
Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.
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Musicians celebrated at St Cecilia service
Wednesday, 23rd November 2022
A service to Mark the Festival of St Cecilia - the patron saint of music and musicians - was held at Westminster Abbey in conjunction with Help Musicians UK on 23rd November 2022.
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Tricia Hillas inaugurated as Speaker’s Chaplain
Wednesday, 4th March 2020
The Reverend Tricia Hillas was inaugurated as Chaplain to The Speaker of the House of Commons in a service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster today.
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St Peter, patron of Westminster Abbey, martyr, and apostle
the Abbey bells will be rung from about 12.15 pm following the Sung Eucharist
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Modern Martyrs
Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.
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Modern Martyrs
Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.
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St Edward the Confessor chalice
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Westminster Retable, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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St Edward the Confessor chalice
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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St Edward the Confessor chalice
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see Prince William and Catherine Middleton's marriage licence, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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St Edward the Confessor chalice
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see fragments of stained glass, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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St Edward the Confessor chalice
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see this column capital, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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St Edward the Confessor chalice
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Litlyngton Missal, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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St Edward the Confessor chalice
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the modern Christian martyr maquette, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
