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World of Work Days
Since its foundation in 1976, The Prince’s Trust has supported over a million young people aged 11-30 through a range of courses, grants and mentoring support. The Trust’s work assists young people to improve skills, increase self-confidence and helps them to move into jobs, education, training and volunteering. David Williams, from the Trust’s Delivery Partnership and Volunteering Team, explores how partnering with Westminster Abbey helps fulfil these aims.
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A Reflection on time
Friday, 3rd April 2020
I came to Westminster just months ago, installed as the 39th Dean on 16th November. A new boy, with west country ways, they had to bring me up to speed quickly.
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Thomas Ravenscroft
Thomas Ravenscroft was buried in the north cloister of the Abbey opposite the wall monument to Christopher Chapman. His grave inscription is no longer visible.
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James Butler, Duke of Ormond & family
Soldier
James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond, and several members of his family, are buried in a vault at the east end of Henry VII's chapel.
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Lucy Baynton
Lady Lucy Baynton was buried in the north ambulatory in Westminster Abbey at the entrance to St John the Baptist's chapel on 14th June 1621.
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Sir John Cutler
Politician
Sir John Cutler 1607-1693 was buried in the middle chancel of St Margaret's on 28th April 1693. But he has no monument or surviving gravestone.
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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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A Reflection on isolation
Friday, 27th March 2020
Now, suddenly solitary, with a wife who is a head teacher in Bristol, it is time to get over myself.
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Edward Herbert
On a pillar in the north nave aisle is a white marble cartouche to Edward Herbert. This shows a winged cherub head at the base.
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Where does wise leadership come from?
In our parliamentary democracy, leaders are not only elected by the people, they are themselves drawn from the people.
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Abbey documentary series to air on Channel 5
Wednesday, 21st September 2022
Channel 5 is to screen a major new six-part documentary series bringing viewers behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey.
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Stephen Baber
Stephen Baber was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey on 27th March 1679 but his gravestone is no longer readable.
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Richard Guise
Musician and Composer
Richard Guise, singer and composer, was buried in the north cloister on 17th March 1806. He never seems to have had an inscribed gravestone.
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James Craggs
Statesman
James Craggs, MP, is buried in the north aisle of Henry VII's chapel. His monument is now in St George's chapel.
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Sermon given on the Second Sunday of Lent 2020
Sunday, 8th March 2020
Not quite ten years ago, a small group of tents were pitched, one night, on College Green, in Bristol. This was the beginning of an Occupy protest.
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Sir Thomas Peyton
Sir Thomas Peyton, 2nd Baronet of Knowlton in Kent, is buried in the north ambulatory. He was a son of Sir Samuel Peyton and Mary.
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Her Majesty The Queen attends the Commonwealth Service
Her Majesty The Queen led the congregation at the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th March 2020.
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The Reverend Robert Latham appointed Minor Canon and Sacrist
Sunday, 20th June 2021
The Reverend Robert Latham, curate in the Fromeside Benefice of Churches in the Diocese of Bristol, has been appointed Minor Canon and Sacrist of Westminster Abbey.
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Mansell Family
Several members of the Mansell family of Glamorgan in south Wales are buried in Westminster Abbey, including Thomas, Edward, Henry, Mary, Francis and Elizabeth.
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Thomas Waldron
Physician
Dr Thomas Waldron, physician in ordinary to Charles II, was buried in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey on 14th February 1677.