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Sermon given at the First Eucharist of Christmas 2017
Sunday, 24th December 2017
Sermon given by The Reverend Professor Vernon White, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon given at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Monday, 19th September 2022
Sermon given at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death.
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Dr James Hawkey appointed New Canon Theologian
Wednesday, 13th June 2018
Reverend Dr James Hawkey has been appointed to the Canonry of Westminster to be made vacant through the retirement of the Reverend Professor Vernon White.
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Benjamin Britten
Musician and Composer
In the north choir (or Musicians) aisle in Westminster Abbey is a memorial stone to Benjamin Britten, musician and composer. It was unveiled in 1978.
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Andrew Nethsingha
Andrew Nethsingha: Appointed Organist and Master of the Choristers in January 2023, Andrew Nethsingha is the Abbey’s director of music and principal conductor of the Abbey Choir.
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Reflection: First Sunday of Christmas
Monday, 1st January 0001
Watch or read the full reflection from the First Sunday of Christmas, The dawn of a new year
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Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of Strathmore
Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess Dowager of Strathmore, was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey, wearing, it is said, a superb bridal dress.
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The Right Reverend Anthony Ball
Canon Ball is Rector of St Margaret’s and Almoner of the Abbey. He is also an honorary canon of the Anglican cathedrals in Cairo and Madrid.
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Her Majesty The Queen becomes Patron of Westminster Abbey's Sacristy project
Tuesday, 18th June 2024
HM The Queen has become Patron of a project to create a new building at Westminster Abbey – to be named The King Charles III Sacristy in honour of HM The King – which will transform the welcome offered to the millions of people who come from around the world to enjoy one of the world’s great churches.
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Omar Ramsden
Artist
Silversmith Omar Ramsden created several pieces for use in Westminster Abbey.
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Supporters of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
The Dean & Chapter of Westminster would like to thank the following generous supporters.
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Abbey supports The Passage to prevent street homelessness
Friday, 10th May 2024
Westminster Abbey has donated £500,000 to leading homelessness charity The Passage to support their innovative homelessness prevention scheme, No Night Out.
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William Croft
Musician and Composer
Musician and composer William Croft is buried in the north choir aisle. Nearby is a monument with Croft’s bust and relief of an organ.
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Prince William of Wales & Catherine
Prince William is the eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. He married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in 2011.
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Sir Ernest Shackleton
Explorer, Sailor and Writer
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St Margaret's Choristers to sing their first service
Wednesday, 27th September 2023
The St Margaret's Choristers, a new choir for girls aged 11 - 17, will sing its first service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon at the Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2017
Sunday, 24th December 2017
Sermon at the Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2017: Every tall story comes true It was the smell that first alerted her. Not an unpleasant smell, not at all, just.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday of Advent 2015
Sunday, 6th December 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon Given on Ascension Day 2017
Thursday, 25th May 2017
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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The Dean's Sermon
Saturday, 2nd December 2006
Sermon given by The Very Reverend John Hall, Dean of Westminster.