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RIBA National Awards for the Galleries
Thursday, 27th June 2019
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries and the Weston Tower have both been named winners at the RIBA National Awards 2019.
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C is for Coronations
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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A house of coronation
A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster
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Abbey opens to visitors after longest closure since 1953 Coronation
Tuesday, 7th July 2020
Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey on 11th July, after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic – the longest period of time it has been closed to visitors since the coronation.
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Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia
Princess Elizabeth Stuart was buried in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel. She was the only surviving daughter of James VI of Scotland.
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Conservation viewing area opens
Friday, 26th February 2016
Westminster Abbey has opened a new conservation studio in the cloisters, offering visitors the opportunity to watch as objects are prepared for display in The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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Marie of Savoy, Queen of France
In 1810 Marie Josephine Louise de Savoy was buried in a vault in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey. Her body was moved to Sardinia in 1811.
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Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots is buried in a tomb erected by her son James I in the south aisle of the Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey.
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The Queen attends annual The Commonwealth Service
Monday, 12th March 2018
Her Majesty The Queen attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 12th March 2018.
Special Service Commonwealth Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge HRH Prince Henry of Wales Meghan Markle HRH The Duke of York HRH The Princess Royal HRH The Countess of Wessex HRH The Duchess of Gloucester
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Charles Gore Lecture 2023
Friday, 3rd March 2023
Ahead of the coronation of His Majesty The King in Westminster Abbey in May this year, The Reverend Dr James Hawkey reflects on A Theology of Monarchy for the 21st Century.
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Her Majesty The Queen opens the 2023 Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 9th November 2023
Her Majesty The Queen opened the 95th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th November 2023.
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The Queen Consort opens the Field of Remembrance 2022
Thursday, 10th November 2022
Her Majesty The Queen Consort opened the 94th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2022. The annual event, which.
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Her Majesty The Queen attends the Commonwealth Service
Monday, 9th March 2020
Her Majesty The Queen led the congregation at the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th March 2020.
HRH The Duke of Sussex HRH The Duchess of Sussex HRH The Earl of Wessex Alexandra Burke Craig David Anthony Joshua
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The Coronation church since 1066
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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Westminster Abbey Releases Drone Film of its Hidden Attic for World Architecture Day
Monday, 2nd October 2017
Westminster Abbey today releases a drone film for World Architecture Day (2nd October 2017) which shows one of the world’s most iconic buildings as it has never been seen before.
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The Coronation Church
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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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 Theatre
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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Coronation Chair
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The life of The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated at Service of Thanksgiving
Members of the Royal Family celebrated the life and work of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.