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Former prime ministers attend funeral of Jack Dromey MP
Monday, 31st January 2022
Former prime ministers attend funeral of Jack Dromey MP: The funeral of the Jack Dromey MP was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 31st January. The Labour MP for.
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Consecration of new Bishop at Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 29th September 2022
The Reverend Prebendary James Grier was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Plymouth in the Diocese of Exeter at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey.
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His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM QSO KStJ, High Commissioner for New Zealand, reads St John 14: 1-6 from the Great Lectern
His Royal Highness The Duke of York attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey.
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Courtly education
Separated by sea, entwined by history. Fraternité is a season of events focusing on the fellowship between the UK and France, celebrating shared stories, cross-channel influence and the unity of nations. Through an immersive exhibition, music, talks and tours, uncover the relationship between these countries and their national churches, Notre-Dame and Westminster Abbey.
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The rough trade of politics
Westminster Abbey Institute works with the public service institutions around Parliament Square to revitalise moral and spiritual values in public life.
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Institute people
The Institute’s Steering Group consists of the Canon Rector of St Margaret’s (Chair), the Director of the Institute, the Canon Theologian and the Receiver General.
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Bishop of London reads for Abbey podcast
Sunday, 17th May 2020
The Bishop of London, who is leading the Church of England’s response to the coronavirus, has recorded a reading for the Abbey’s latest podcast.
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Anointing Screen on display at the Abbey
Sunday, 7th May 2023
The central anointing screen used at the most sacred moment of the Coronation, the anointing of His Majesty The King, will be on display in Westminster Abbey in St George’s Chapel from Monday 8th May – Saturday 13th May, when the Coronation Theatre will also be on view.
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The medieval sacristy
We’re undertaking a major project which will allow us to transform the welcome we offer to the 1.3 million visitors who come here each year.
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Coronavirus guidance at the Abbey
Information about visiting the Abbey during COVID restrictions.
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Ampulla and spoon
Understand the essential role that a small vessel and a spoon play in the most important part of the coronation service.
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Francis Elliot
Soldier
On the west wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a small marble tablet to Captain Francis Elliot. Military emblems are shown at the top.
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John Isham
Musician and Composer
John Isham, organist and composer, was buried in the middle chancel of St Margaret's on 12th June 1726. He had been organist there since 1718.
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The Reverend Helena-Bickley-Percival
Find out about The Reverend Helena-Bickley-Percival, Minor Canon and Chaplain at Westminster Abbey.
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Martha Cavendish
In 1967 a carved figure of Christ, flanked by figures of St Peter and St Edward the Confessor, was presented in memory of Martha Cavendish.
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Marie Celeste Hora
James Hora erected two memorials to his wife Marie Celeste - a stained glass window in Westminster Abbey and a small tablet in St Margaret's.
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James Grooby Rogers
On the south wall of St Margaret's church is a memorial with medallion bust to James Grooby Rogers. This is signed by sculptor Robert Jackson.
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Nicholas Ludford
Musician and Composer
Composer Nicholas Ludford (c.1490-1557) was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster on 9th August 1557 but he has no marker or monument.
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The Venerable Patricia Hillas
Find out more about the Archdeacon and Canon Westminster.
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Abbey Choir departs for Rome tour
Monday, 23rd January 2017
The Choir of Westminster Abbey departs today for a four-day visit to Rome to participate in events marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Vatican.