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Lady Waldegrave
Mary, wife of James, 2nd Baron Waldegrave and later Earl Waldegrave, was buried in the middle aisle of the nave on 27th January 1719.
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The Lady Chapel
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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The Lady Chapel
There are many parts of the Abbey you’ll want to see when you visit. Explore the most popular spots to find out which interests you.
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Lady Chapel
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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Lady Dorothy Stafford & her son Edward
In St Margaret's church Westminster is a monument to Lady Dorothy Stafford, lady of the bedchamber to Elizabeth I. She and her son Sir Edward Stafford are buried in the church.
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Our mission and values
We see ourselves as a living symbol of faith at the heart of the nation. Our main purpose is to be a working inclusive church.
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Sermon Given at the Vigil Sung Eucharist of the Annunciation of Our Lord 2017
Friday, 24th March 2017
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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The Epiphany of Our Lord
The Abbey bells can usually be heard before services and in celebration of church festivals and royal occasions.
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The Epiphany of Our Lord
At various times of the year, we fly the flags of Commonwealth nations, St Peter, the National Saints, the RAF, and the Royal Standard.
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Discover the Abbey’s awe-inspiring grand organ at our Summer Organ Festival in July and August 2022.
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Separated by sea, entwined by history. Fraternité is a season of events focusing on the fellowship between the UK and France, celebrating shared stories, cross-channel influence and the unity of nations. Through an immersive exhibition, music, talks and tours, uncover the relationship between these countries and their national churches, Notre-Dame and Westminster Abbey.
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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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Find out more about the history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and explore a range of videos, events, articles and more.
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Explore our History
Explore our History:.
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Find out more about the history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and explore a range of videos, events, articles and more.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on The Epiphany of Our Lord 2015
Tuesday, 6th January 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Epiphany of Our Lord 2016
Wednesday, 6th January 2016
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Thank you to our generous supporters
High above the Abbey floor, the Galleries in the beautiful 13th century triforium display our greatest treasures and tell the story of our thousand-year history.
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Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, Lady Eland
The graves of Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, her mother and grandmother are in the north ambulatory. The gravestone inscription was re-cut in 1997.