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Abbey Bells Ring for Royal Anniversary
Monday, 20th November 2017
Westminster Abbey will mark the 70th wedding anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on Monday 20th November.
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Library collection
Today’s library was established after the Abbey was founded as a collegiate church in 1560. It has been in the former monastic dormitory since 1591.
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Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
Henry VII’s coronation took place in October 1485. He and his wife Elizabeth were the first monarchs to be buried in the Abbey’s Lady Chapel.
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The King celebrates Commonwealth Day 2023 at the Abbey
Monday, 13th March 2023
Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey at 2.45pm on Monday 13th March - The King’s first as monarch.
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History workshops
Bring faith and history to life for your KS1 and KS2 pupils with our outreach workshops and linked tours of Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey Spectacular!
Daniel Cook plays a collection of classic organ music on the grand organ of Westminster Abbey
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Unknown Warrior
At the west end of the Nave is the grave of the Unknown Warrior, whose body was brought from France to be buried in 1920.
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Nicholas Assheton
The ashes of the Hon. Nicholas Assheton were buried in the Islip chapel on 15th March 2013. He was Chief Honorary Steward from 2002-2006.
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William IV
William was a son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He and Queen Adelaide were crowned in Westminster Abbey on 8th September 1831.
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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Explorez un endroit empreint de la vie des rois, des reines, des hommes d'état et des soldats, des poètes, des prêtres, des héros et des méchants depuis 960 après JC. L'Abbaye de Westminster est l'église des couronnements depuis 1066 et la dernière demeure de plus de 3 000 Britanniques.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Erkunden Sie einen Ort, der seit dem Jahr 960 n. Chr. das Leben von Königen, Königinnen, Staatsmännern und Soldaten, von Dichtern, Priestern, Helden und Schurken gleichermaßen berührt hat. Die Westminster Abbey ist seit dem Jahr 1066 Krönungskirche und letzte Ruhestätte für mehr als 3.000 Briten.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Westminster Abbey is een bijzondere plek, die al sinds 960 een belangrijke rol speelt in de levens van koningen, koninginnen, staatslieden, soldaten, dichters, priesters, helden en boeven. Sinds 1066 vinden hier veel van de Britse kroningen plaats. Bovendien is de Abbey de laatste rustplaats van ruim 3000 beroemde Britten.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Scopri un luogo che sin dal 960 d.C. è stato testimone della vita di re, regine, statisti e soldati, poeti, sacerdoti, eroi e malvagi. Dal 1066 l'Abbazia di Westminster è il luogo dove vengono incoronati i sovrani ed è anche il luogo di sepoltura di oltre 3.000 illustri personaggi che hanno segnato la storia della nazione.
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Charles III
King Charles III was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023.
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Henry I
Henry I’s coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 5th August 1100. He married Princess Matilda of Scotland at Westminster Abbey on 11th November 1100.
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Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, was crowned queen in Westminster Abbey on Whit Sunday 1st June 1533. The celebrations took place over four days.
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George V
King George V was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 22nd June 1911. He supported proposals for the burial of the Unknown Warrior in the Abbey.
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George IV
George IV's coronation in the Abbey in 1821 was a pageant that cost £230,000. A crown containing over 12,000 diamonds was specially made.
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George VI
The coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth was held at Westminster Abbey on 12th May 1937. They married at the Abbey on 26th April 1923.
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Celebrating the Commonwealth
Celebrating Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's year.