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Michael King, plays an Irish Folk tune, Lament to Kildare on the Banjo
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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News: The King and Queen crowned
Find out more about the history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and explore a range of videos, events, articles and more.
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Above the Abbey's Great West Door stand ten statues to modern martyrs - Christians who gave up their lives for their beliefs.
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ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr activity sheet
Find free, downloadable lessons, assemblies, image banks, articles and more, which are ready to use or can act as inspiration for your own teaching resources. Search by key stage, subject or collection.
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Podcast
Westminster Abbey's podcast is a mix of sermons, services and reflections, plus lectures on issues of faith, ethics and policy from the Westminster Abbey Institute.
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Latest story: King Charles III
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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Edwardtide
During Edwardtide, we celebrate the life of St Edward the Confessor, King of England 1042–1066 and the re-founder of Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2019
Sunday, 6th October 2019
Sermon at Evensong on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2019: One Saint in particular fascinated Henry: St Edward, King and Confessor This month, we celebrate the 750th anniversary of the dedication of.
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Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lectures
Eric Abbott was Dean of Westminster between 1959 and 1974. His friends set up a memorial trust to provide for an annual lecture on spirituality.
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Abbey staff honoured for Coronation roles
Saturday, 30th December 2023
Three members of the Abbey community have been honoured for their roles at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen on 6th May 2023.
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Abbey releases music for the Coronation Vivats
Sunday, 30th April 2023
Westminster Abbey has today released the words and music of the Vivat acclamations which will be sung at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen on Saturday 6th May.
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Edward the Confessor, King and Saint
Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.
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Buckingham Palace announces music for the Coronation
Saturday, 18th February 2023
Buckingham Palace has announced details of the music which will be performed at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May.
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Coronation Theatre on display from 8th-13th May
Monday, 3rd April 2023
Following the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, visitors will be welcomed to the Abbey to see the Coronation Theatre.
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A history of coronations
Westminster Abbey has been Britain’s coronation church since 1066, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. King Charles III will be crowned on 6th May 2023.
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Requiem Mass Marks Start of Lady Chapel Festival
Friday, 22nd April 2016
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, celebrated Requiem Mass in the Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey, on Thursday 21st April 2016, the Anniversary of the Death of King Henry VII.
Lady Chapel The Choir of Westminster Abbey Requiem Mass Henry VII 500 Years of Wonder
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Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was established as a military order by George I on 18th May 1725. Since then the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey has been used as their chapel.
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Royal tombs
Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of many kings and queens, starting with King Edward the Confessor whose shrine stands just behind the High Altar.
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Coronation Chair prepared for historic role
Wednesday, 1st March 2023
Coronation Chair prepared for historic role: The Coronation Chair, one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world, which has been the centrepiece of coronations for over 700.