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John Leng
Writer and Priest/Minister
In the south aisle of St Margaret's church Westminster, high on the wall near the chancel, is a monument to John Leng, bishop of Norwich.
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Charles Herries
Soldier
Charles Herries, army officer, is buried in the nave. By the door into the west cloister is a marble monument with a bust.
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Combined Services Memorial
Soldier, Airman and Sailor
A monument in the cloisters commemorates men of the Submarine Service, the Commandos, and Airborne Forces and Special Air Service who died in the war.
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Sir Charles Harbord
Sailor
In the south aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Sir Charles Harbord who served on the ship the Royal James.
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Royal tombs
Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of many kings and queens, starting with King Edward the Confessor whose shrine stands just behind the High Altar.
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Annual Judges Service Marks Start of Legal Year
Thursday, 1st October 2015
The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st October 2015.
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Prince of Wales attends Battle of Britain Service
Sunday, 20th September 2015
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2015.
Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales Battle of Britain Sunday
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Inspectors praise Abbey Choir School
Friday, 22nd January 2016
Westminster Abbey Choir School has been given a glowing report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Westminster Abbey holds Whitehall Carol Service
Thursday, 21st December 2017
Westminster Abbey held a Whitehall Carol Service on Wednesday 20th December 2017 in partnership with Christians in Government UK.
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Annual Judges Service held at Abbey
Monday, 3rd October 2016
The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd October 2016.
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The Arts Society celebrates 50th anniversary
Wednesday, 16th May 2018
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, attended a service of celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of The Arts Society at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 16th May 2018.
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Abbey celebrates life of St Maximilian Kolbe
Monday, 14th January 2019
A service to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of St Maximilian Kolbe was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th January 2019.
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Canon Jane Sinclair to retire
Tuesday, 31st March 2020
The Reverend Canon Jane Sinclair, Rector of St Margaret’s, will retire on 30th April after five and a half years as a Canon of Westminster.
Canon Jane Sinclair St Margaret's Church Westminster Abbey Institute
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The Reverend Robert Latham appointed Minor Canon and Sacrist
Sunday, 20th June 2021
The Reverend Robert Latham, curate in the Fromeside Benefice of Churches in the Diocese of Bristol, has been appointed Minor Canon and Sacrist of Westminster Abbey.
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Prayers for peace
Monday, 28th February 2022
In light of the attack on Ukraine, the Abbey joins with the wider Church in praying for peace.
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Sermon series: Noble Army of Martyrs
Sunday, 10th September 2023
Noble Army of Martyrs: Above the Abbey’s Great West Door stand ten statues to 20th-century Christian martyrs. This autumn, to mark the 25th anniversary of their installation, a sermon series.
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The life of Sir Stirling Moss honoured at Abbey
HRH Duke of Kent, representing HM The King, and HRH Prince Michael of Kent attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Sir Stirling Moss at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 8th May 2024.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2016
Sunday, 17th July 2016
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr Victor Stock, Priest Vicar.
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Richard Kane
Soldier
In the west aisle of the north transept is a memorial to military commander Richard Kane. It consists of a monument in marble.
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Letters
A weekly open letter to public servants from Claire Foster Gilbert, Director of the Westminster Abbey Institute.