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Rowland Hill
Diplomat
Sir Rowland Hill, postal reformer and civil servant, was buried in St Paul's chapel in Westminster Abbey. He was born on 3rd December 1795.
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Aaron Hill
Writer and Poet
Aaron Hill, poet and dramatist, was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey on 18th February 1750 alongside his wife Margaret.
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Octavia Hill
Philanthropist
A memorial to social reformer Octavia Hill was unveiled in the centre part of the nave on 22nd October 2012 by Simon Jenkins.
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Emery Hill
Philanthropist
On a pillar at the west end of St Margaret's is a cartouche to Emery Hill who founded almshouses and is buried in the church.
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The Queen's Baton for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games was brought into the Abbey by Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 13th March 2017. They were accompanied by The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex.
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The Reverend Dr Paul Hill, Lord Mayor's Chaplain, gives The Address
Matins, attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Ruth Bush, and Councillors of the City of Westminster, was held yesterday.
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The Shern Hill Methodist Youth Steelband play before the service
The Queen was represented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London at a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 70th anniversary of the landing of the Windrush today.
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The Right Reverend Peter Hill, Bishop of Barking, gives the sermon
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 20th October 2019.
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Sir Tony Blair read Isaiah 58: 6–11
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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One People Oration 2002
Monday, 17th June 2002
Speaker: Lord Carey of Clifton (then Archbishop of Canterbury)
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Sermon at Matins on Good Friday 2018
Friday, 30th March 2018
Sermon at Matins on Good Friday 2018: Why should the tortured death of one man on a cross 2000 years ago on a scrubby hill in the Middle East matter to us.
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The Harrison & Harrison organ (1937)
The Harrison & Harrison organ of Westminster Abbey was installed for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937. With four manuals and eighty-four speaking stops.
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Admire & inspire: Act natural
Lent and Easter can be times of reflection, hope and new beginnings for communities all over the world. Take on the kindness challenge in our Lent series and discover how C.S. Lewis' Narnia parallels the Christian story celebrated at Westminster Abbey.
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Air supremacy
The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.
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St Margaret’s holds Parliament service to mark Centenary
A service for Parliament to mark the centenary of the end of World War I was held at St Margaret's Church on 6th November 2018.
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New Choir School Head appointed
Wednesday, 7th June 2023
Dr Emma Margrett, currently Head of the Prep School at Radnor House Sevenoaks, will take on the role of Head of Westminster Abbey Choir School from January 2024.
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The Venerable Patricia Hillas
Find out more about the Archdeacon and Canon Westminster.
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Abbey marks 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Sunday, 19th September 2021
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey.
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Jane Stoteville
The oldest monument in the nave is that to Mrs Jane Hill (nee Stoteville), who is buried nearby. This is an alabaster and marble monument.
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Abbey mourns the Reverend Jane Sinclair
The Abbey today mourns the loss of The Reverend Jane Sinclair, former Rector of St Margaret’s and Canon of Westminster, who has died.