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Public service seminars
Westminster Abbey Institute holds ‘under the radar’, tailored seminars with Government Departments, MPs and Peers, Parliamentary Select Committees, and senior staff in public service institutions.
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President of Colombia visits Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 1st November 2016
His Excellency Mr Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia and the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st November 2016, during a State Visit to the United Kingdom.
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President of Germany visits Abbey
Tuesday, 28th November 2017
The President of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, visited Westminster Abbey during an official visit to the United Kingdom.
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George, John, Arabella and Henrietta Churchill
Politician, Soldier and Sailor
Admiral George Churchill was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey and has a large monument. His sister Arabella is also buried. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough was briefly buried here then moved to Blenheim Palace.
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John Williams
Dean and Philanthropist
Dr John Williams was Dean of Westminster from 1620-1644. He has no monument in the Abbey and he is buried at Llandegai in his native Wales.
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Sir William Sanderson
Writer and Historian
In the west aisle of the north transept is an alabaster and black marble monument to historian Sir William Sanderson. This shows his bust.
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William Congreve
Writer and Playwright
William Congreve, dramatist, has a memorial near his grave in the south aisle of the nave. The marble monument is by sculptor Francis Bird.
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George Stepney
Diplomat
George Stepney, diplomat, is buried in Westminster Abbey. He has a large monument of marble in the south choir aisle not far from his grave.
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Charles de St. Denis, Sieur de St. Evremond
Writer and Soldier
Charles de St. Denis, Sieur (or Lord) of St Evremond, soldier and writer, was buried in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.
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The Cloisters
The Cloisters date mainly from the 13th to the 15th centuries and were where the Abbey’s monks spent much of their time.
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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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Edward III and Philippa of Hainault
Edward was crowned in 1327. Monuments to him and his wife Philippa of Hainault are in the chapel of St Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey.
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Accessibility for those with disabilities
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.
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Choristership
Being an Abbey chorister is a unique musical and educational experience. Between the ages of 8-13 choristers enjoy an outstanding education at our Choir School.
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Bursaries and Costs
Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for groups under the age of 25 to explore big questions. We want to welcome all community groups, making visits free where we can and tailoring sessions to your interests.
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Richard Busby
1606-1695 Priest/Minister
Dr Richard Busby, who held the post of Head Master of Westminster School for 55 years, is buried beneath the pavement of the Choir.
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Thomas and Matthew Arnold
Writer, Poet and Historian
A memorial to Dr Thomas Arnold, famous head master, is now on a ledge in the nave, while son Matthew has two memorials.
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Joseph Addison
Poet and Playwright
In Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey is a marble statue of Joseph Addison, poet and essayist, by the sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott, erected in 1809.
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Letters
A weekly open letter to public servants from Claire Foster Gilbert, Director of the Westminster Abbey Institute.
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New Tower for Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 26th February 2015
Westminster Abbey has been granted planning permission by Westminster City Council to build a new stair and lift tower at the east end of the church. The tower will enable public access for the first time to the Abbey's eastern Triforium, an elevated internal gallery, which is to be transformed into a new museum and exhibition space: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. This will be the most significant addition to the building since Nicholas Hawksmoor's iconic west towers were completed in 1745.