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Art, Imagination and Public Service
Art, Imagination and Public Service explored questions by bringing public servants into conversation with visual artists, poets and musicians.
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Rediscovering the Great Sacristy
In December 2019, Westminster Abbey embarked on an exciting project to uncover the foundations of the medieval Great Sacristy on the North Green.
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Creation art workshop: Rooted in History
Saturday, 17th August 2024
Join artist Luke Adam Hawker for an afternoon of drawing the trees and architecture of Westminster Abbey.
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Art and architecture
Although we’d love to see you, we know that not everyone can visit us in person. We have a growing collection of videos to bring Westminster Abbey to you. Watch them to find out more about the Abbey and use materials you have at home to make your own Abbey inspired crafts. Share your creativity using #WAbbeyFun
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Wall paintings
Our most important wall paintings are from the late 13th century, and include the figures of St Faith, Christ with St Thomas, and St Christopher.
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The Queen Elizabeth II window
David Hockney’s stained glass window in Westminster Abbey is a vibrantly-coloured contemporary work commissioned to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
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6th Eric Symes Abbot Memorial Lecture
Wednesday, 26th June 1991
Delivered by Timothy Schroder at Keble College Oxford, King's College London, and Lincoln Theological College in May and June 1991.
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Oil paintings
Several interesting oil paintings hang within Westminster Abbey or form part of its decoration. Most have been presented to the Abbey.
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An introduction to Christian art
Find free, downloadable lessons, assemblies, image banks, articles and more, which are ready to use or can act as inspiration for your own teaching resources. Search by key stage, subject or collection.
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Art workshop: Rooted in History
Westminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
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Cosmati Pavement
The Cosmati Pavement was laid down in 1268 by order of Henry III who had started re-building the Abbey in the new Gothic style.
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Retable
The Westminster Retable is England's oldest altarpiece. It is acknowledged to be amongst the most important surviving examples of panel painting from 13th century England.
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Ngati Rānana, the London Māori Choir, sings ‘How Great Thou Art’
The Duke of Sussex, The Duke of Gloucester and The Duchess of Cambridge attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day.
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Misericords
The word misericord comes from the Latin misericordia, meaning pity or mercy. These hinged oak seats in the chapel tip up to form a ledge.
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Stained Glass
Westminster Abbey has very little medieval glass now remaining but there are good examples of glass from the 18th century to the present day.
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The Abbey welcomes The World Reimagined globes
Thursday, 11th August 2022
The Abbey welcomed forty-two giant globes to Dean’s Yard today ahead of the launch of the UK’s largest public art trail by The World Reimagined.
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Art and architecture
Westminster Abbey was founded in the year 960 AD. Since then there have been three churches on the same site. The current church is 750 years old and full of beautiful statues and windows. Join us to find out about and recreate some of the wonders you would encounter inside.
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Icons at Westminster Abbey
Two icons were dedicated in the nave in 1994 and are near the grave of the Unknown Warrior. An icon of St Edward the Confessor was dedicated in 2019.
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Processional banners
We have six processional banners, which are carried at festivals and certain special services. At other times, they’re usually displayed either side of the altar.
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Fraternité talk: Restoration and salvage
Thursday, 7th March 2024
Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.