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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Priest/Minister
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's statue is one of ten to modern martyrs, unveiled in July 1998, which stand above the west entrance to Westminster Abbey.
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Sir Archibald and Sir James Campbell
Soldier
In the south transept is the grave of Sir Archibald Campbell of Inverneil as well as a memorial to him and nephew James Campbell.
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Edward Vernon
Politician and Sailor
Edward Vernon has a marble memorial in the north transept, near the entry door. He was born in Westminster on 12th November 1684.
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Richard Creed
Soldier
There are memorials to two people named Richard Creed in the south choir aisle of Westminster Abbey: Major Richard Creed and Lieutenant Richard Creed.
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Thomas & William Cecil, Earls of Exeter
Politician and Soldier
Thomas Cecil, Earl of Exeter, his first wife, two daughters and his son are buried in a vault in St John the Baptist's chapel.
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Edmund Hooper and family
Edmund Hooper, organist and master of the choristers at Westminster Abbey, was buried in the cloisters of the Abbey on 16th July 1621.
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Abbey announces plans to transform visitor welcome
Thursday, 12th September 2019
Westminster Abbey has been granted planning consent by Westminster City Council for a project to improve the welcome it offers to its 1.3 million visitors.
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RAF Chapel
At the eastern end of the Lady Chapel is the Royal Air Force chapel dedicated to the men who died in the Battle of Britain in 1940.
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A Reflection on closing down
Friday, 20th March 2020
I sat staring at a computer screen trying to find words that I could use that would explain why we had to close the Abbey.
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Their Majesties The King and Queen crowned at the Abbey
Saturday, 6th May 2023
The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla was held at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023.
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One People Oration 2006
Wednesday, 22nd February 2006
Speaker: Mr Tony Colman (former Chair, UK Parliament UN Group)
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Sermon Given at Evensong with the Installation of The Reverend Paul Arbuthnot as Minor Canon of Westminster
Sunday, 13th September 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on Trinity Sunday 2024
Sunday, 26th May 2024
God is the great three-one, Maker, Redeemer, Sanctifier.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2016
Sunday, 13th March 2016
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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George, John, Arabella and Henrietta Churchill
Politician, Soldier and Sailor
Admiral George Churchill was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey and has a large monument. His sister Arabella is also buried. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough was briefly buried here then moved to Blenheim Palace.
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History of Westminster Abbey
An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey houses tombs and memorials to kings and queens and the famous and the great.
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Vestments and frontals
The Abbey uses many different vestments and altar hangings during the year.
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Fellows' programme
Westminster Abbey Institute offers a year-long programme in servant leadership for up to 20 public servants who are moving into senior roles.
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Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was held at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953. Her wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, took place in 1947. Her funeral was held on 19th September 2022.
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Unknown Warrior
At the west end of the Nave is the grave of the Unknown Warrior, whose body was brought from France to be buried in 1920.