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Sir Roger Bannister honoured with new memorial stone

A memorial stone to Sir Roger Bannister CH CBE was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 28th September 2021.

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.

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.

Abbey celebrates 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital

A service of thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Thursday 23rd May 2019.

Annual Judges Service held at Abbey

The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd October 2016.

The funeral of the Right Honourable Jeremy Thorpe

The funeral of the former Leader of the Liberal Party, the Right Honourable Jeremy Thorpe, took place at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Wednesday 17th December 2014.

Organist

Find out more about the choir and musical tradition at St. Margaret's Church

The East Window

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.

Westminster Abbey honour for Sir John Gielgud

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.

President of Germany visits Abbey

The President of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, visited Westminster Abbey during an official visit to the United Kingdom.

The President of Hungary visits Westminster Abbey

The President of the Republic of Hungary, HE János Áder, accompanied by Mrs Anita Herczeg, First Lady, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th May and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.