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Evening Service Address: "Abraham and Isaac"
Sunday, 1st March 2020
Address given at the Evening Service "Abraham and Isaac": Let us not omit our questions in the search for truth. Britten wrote Abraham and Isaac just after the premiere of his opera,.
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The Nation's Memory
When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.
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John Hall retires as Dean of Westminster
Friday, 1st November 2019
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall has retired after 13 years as Dean of Westminster. He presided at a valedictory Eucharist on Friday 1st November.
Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Special Service
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Westminster Abbey Honours PG Wodehouse
Friday, 20th September 2019
HRH The Duke of Kent attended the dedication of a memorial stone to PG Wodehouse at Westminster Abbey on Friday 20th September 2019.
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Address given at a Service of Commemoration to mark the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Westminster Bridge and in New palace Yard
Tuesday, 22nd March 2022
Address given at a Service of Commemoration to mark the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Westminster Bridge and in New palace Yard: Today is a day to unite against evil..
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Canon Tricia Hillas with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons as the congregation exits yesterday’s Installation service
The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, was installed as a Canon of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 9th May 2021.
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One People Oration 2016
Monday, 14th November 2016
Speaker: Lord Evans of Weardale, former Head of MI5; Chair: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall
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Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Our Lord
Friday, 29th March 2024
A solemn service that includes readings, reflections and the Veneration of the Cross - members of the congregation will be invited to follow the Abbey clergy in reverencing the cross.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2018
Sunday, 14th October 2018
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2018: May we commit ourselves to dedicate our lives to the service of God in Christ and to the service of.
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Princess Mary, daughter of George V
Princess Mary was the only daughter of George V and Queen Mary. On 28th February 1922 she married Henry, Viscount Lascelles in Westminster Abbey.
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A Celebration for Commonwealth Day to be shown on BBC One
Monday, 22nd February 2021
A special programme to be broadcast on BBC One March will replace this year's Commonwealth Day service.
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Special services
We hold a variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, Royal Family, or organisations.
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Past special services
Read reports of past special services held at Westminster Abbey.
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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.
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Sung Eucharist on Easter Day
Sunday, 31st March 2024
The Abbey’s principal Easter service, sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
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Lessons and Carols prize draw 2023 - terms and conditions
Please see complete terms and conditions regarding the the prize draw for tickets to the Service of Lessons and Carols services taking.
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Regular menu
Relax over delicious food and drink, whether you’re visiting Westminster Abbey or not. The Cellarium Café and Terrace serves meals throughout the day.
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Benefact Group celebrates support for good causes
HRH The Prince of Wales attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark over £100 million raised for good causes by the Benefact family in Westminster.
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Address given at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Sunday, 20th September 2020
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. It is a time for us to reflect and remember, to recall memories, to remember the sacrifices made and not least the pivotal nature of the event.
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Abbey to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale
Monday, 21st February 2022
A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale will be held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 11th May 2022.