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Chaplains at the Abbey
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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Abbey links
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.
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Easter at Westminster Abbey
Lent and Easter can be times of reflection, hope and new beginnings for communities all over the world. Take on the kindness challenge in our Lent series and discover how C.S. Lewis' Narnia parallels the Christian story celebrated at Westminster Abbey.
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Welcome to Westminster Abbey
Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.
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Abbey Marks Shakespeare Anniversary
Monday, 8th August 2016
Westminster Abbey marked the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare with a wreath laying during Matins on Sunday 7th August 2016.
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Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2023
Tuesday, 25th April 2023
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 25th April 2023.
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Precentor appointed Chaplain of Haileybury School
Wednesday, 25th September 2019
The Reverend Christopher Stoltz, Minor Canon and Precentor of Westminster Abbey, has been appointed Chaplain of Haileybury, and teacher of theology and philosophy.
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Abbey congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Monday, 23rd April 2018
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son.
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Ashes of Stephen Hawking buried in the Abbey
Friday, 15th June 2018
A Service of Thanksgiving for Stephen Hawking was held at Westminster Abbey on 15th June 2018, during which his ashes were interred in the Nave.
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Spotlight on coronations
Coronations have taken place at Westminster Abbey for nearly 1,000 years. Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and present, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral
Monday, 27th March 2023
Three members of the Abbey staff have been honoured for their role in the funeral of The Late Queen last September.
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Westminster Abbey clay model
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King of Malaysia visits the Abbey
Thursday, 12th December 2019
His Majesty The King of Malaysia visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th December as part of his Governmental visit to the United Kingdom.
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Abbey honours Philip Larkin with Poets’ Corner memorial
Thursday, 1st December 2016
A memorial to the poet Philip Larkin CH CBE was dedicated in Poets’ Corner in the south transept of Westminster Abbey on Friday 2nd December 2016.
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Coronation Chair
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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Coronation Chair
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Abbey Celebrates the Life of Sir Terry Wogan
Tuesday, 27th September 2016
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Terry Wogan KBE DL was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 27th September 2016.
Choir Music Terry Wogan Chris Evans Ken Bruce Peter Gabriel Joanna Lumley Katie Melua
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Westminster citizens war memorial
In St Benedict's chapel is a stained glass window in memory of those citizens of Westminster who gave their lives during the 1939-1945 war.
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Celebrating the re-building of Westminster Abbey 1269 in the presence of HM The Queen
Tuesday, 15th October 2019
Our celebration today marks a particular moment in the long history of this Abbey Church.
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Abbey service for St Oscar Romero
Saturday, 17th November 2018
A Solemn Evensong of Thanksgiving for the Canonisation of St Oscar Romero was held at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 17th November 2018.