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Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
Politician and Statesman
A monument to Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, Prime Minister, was unveiled in the north nave aisle of Westminster Abbey on 12th January 1912.
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Charles James Fox & Henry V. Fox, Lord Holland
Writer, Statesman and Abolitionist
Charles James Fox, statesman, has a monument in the north transept. Henry Vassal Fox, 3rd Baron Holland, has a large monument behind that to Charles.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Writer, Poet, Explorer and Soldier
Sir Walter Raleigh, explorer, courtier, writer and poet, is buried in St Margaret's Church. There is a memorial tablet and stained glass window to him.
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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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Wang Zhiming
Priest/Minister
A statue to the modern martyr Wang Zhiming was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to the Abbey.
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RE needs strengthening says Dean’s inquiry
Wednesday, 12th September 2018
An independent commission advises that religious education in England’s schools needs to be strengthened to ensure pupils receive adequate preparation for life in modern Britain
Dean of Westminster Independent Commission on Religious Education
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2016
Sunday, 10th July 2016
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2021
Sunday, 22nd August 2021
Sermon given at Evensong on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2021: The future of humanity starts with a true conversion of mind and heart. Yesterday thousands of marchers rallied outside the Palace.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday after Trinity 2022
Sunday, 19th June 2022
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday after Trinity 2022: There has been much talk of borders in recent weeks. There has been much talk of borders in recent.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2015
Sunday, 1st November 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2017
Sunday, 20th August 2017
Sermon given by The Reverend Professor Vernon White Sub-Dean and Canon Theologian.
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Sermon at Ascension Day 2019
Thursday, 30th May 2019
We celebrate today the last of our Lord’s resurrection appearances.
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The Charles Gore Lecture 2005 No. 2
Wednesday, 28th September 2005
Charles Gore died in 1932, leaving a daunting legacy for anyone who would presume to lecture in his name.
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The Charles Gore Lecture 2005 No. 1
Tuesday, 15th February 2005
Before I moved to Westminster Abbey, I used to live near an Immigration Detention Centre. Three years ago, just before Christmas, I heard there was no priest working at the Chaplaincy.
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George, Charles & Stratford Canning
Politician and Statesman
In the north transept are three statues commemorating George Canning, Prime Minister, his son Charles John, Earl Canning, and George’s cousin Stratford Canning.
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One People Oration 2000
Monday, 10th July 2000
Speaker: General Sir Michael Rose
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2015
Sunday, 23rd August 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Chaplain.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 16th September 2018
Sermon given at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018: How we judge others says far more about us, than how we are judged by others. Just a few moments ago,.
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Address at A Service of Thanksgiving for The Reverend Dr Anthony E Harvey 1930–2018
Tuesday, 15th January 2019
Given by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Williams of Oystermouth former Archbishop of Canterbury.