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Music
Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.
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Holding The Queen in our long history
A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster
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Autumn season of events celebrates human dignity
Tuesday, 26th September 2023
A new season of events at Westminster Abbey this autumn, Dignity, will remember those whose impact on national life may have been overlooked or forgotten.
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Reflection: First Sunday of Lent
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for the First Sunday of Lent 2024.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2023
Wednesday, 1st November 2023
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints' Day 2023: God will wipe away every tear. Today's readings centre on the theme of "Praising God and thanking Him for His love.
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Joanna Lumley OBE reads 1 Corinthians 13
A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Ronnie Corbett CBE was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Wednesday 7th June.
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The Right Honourable The Lord Sterling of Plaistow GVCO CBE reads Joshua 1: 1, 4-9 from the Great Lectern
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, patron of the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence KCVO CB, attended a Centenary Service of Thanksgiving for the Courage and Endurance of the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton CVO and his Men at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Friday 20th May 2016.
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Look closer
Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.
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Celebrating the Commonwealth
Celebrating Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's year.
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Judges mark the start of the 2022 legal year
Judges and members of the legal profession gathered in Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd October 2022 for a special service to mark the start of the legal year.
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Elizabeth Burton-Phillips, Founder of DrugFAM, gives The Address
A Service of Celebration and Hope to mark the achievements of DrugFAM was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 9th May 2017.
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Elizabeth Stevenson, Headteacher, reads Psalm 16
Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra attended a Service to Celebrate the Centenary of Lady Margaret School at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 17th October 2017.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2022
Sunday, 21st August 2022
Sermon given at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2022: Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a.
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Western Front
Honouring the Unknown Warrior, a centenary after his burial in Westminster Abbey.
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Maquette of the monument to Joseph Gascoigne and Lady Elizabeth Nightingale, 1758
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Lady Elizabeth and Joseph Nightingale monument maquette, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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Kiosk
Relax over delicious food and drink, whether you’re visiting Westminster Abbey or not. The Cellarium Café and Terrace serves meals throughout the day.
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RE resources
Welcome to our growing catalogue of free, downloadable teaching resources. Covering a variety of subject areas across multiple key stages, you’ll be able to explore Westminster Abbey in your classroom, wherever you may be.
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Abbey Advent calendar
Christmas is one of the most special festivals in the Christian calendar. Make yourself comfortable as you explore the story of Jesus' birth and create Christmas crafts to bring festive cheer to your home. Enjoy weekly over advent or indulge in one sitting and take a moment to think about what the Christmas story means to you.
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Animal Crown
From mice to elephants and dragons to unicorns, the Abbey is an ark of exciting animals. Popping up on memorials, knight helmets, flags and candlesticks, animals have acted as symbols of power, loyalty and courage and captured our imagination in terrific tales for hundreds of years. Choose your animal counterpart and explore the Abbey's marvellous menagerie.
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Building History
Westminster Abbey was founded in the year 960 AD. Since then there have been three churches on the same site. The current church is 750 years old and full of beautiful statues and windows. Join us to find out about and recreate some of the wonders you would encounter inside.