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Our mission and values
We see ourselves as a living symbol of faith at the heart of the nation. Our main purpose is to be a working inclusive church.
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Herbert, Viscount Plumer
Soldier
Field Marshal Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer G.C.B. is buried in the chapel of St George at the west end of the nave.
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Chalice and Paten with a figure of St Edward the Confessor, 1925
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the St Edward the Confessor chalice, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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The Relic of St Thomas Becket placed on the High Altar
The President of the Republic of Hungary, HE János Áder, accompanied by Mrs Anita Herczeg, First Lady, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th May and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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John and Penelope Herbert
John Herbert, died 1659, was buried in St Nicholas' chapel and his wife Penelope (Bayning) died 1657 is buried in St John the Baptist's chapel . They have no monuments.
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Christopher Hildyard
Artist and Priest/Minister
The Reverend Christopher Hildyard, Minor Canon and Sacrist of Westminster Abbey, was buried in St Faith's chapel, and also has an oval stone tablet.
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Charles McIlvaine
Priest/Minister
In St Faith's chapel is a brass wall plaque for Charles Pettit McIlvaine, bishop of Ohio. His body lay for four days in the chapel.
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Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales was tragically killed in a car accident on 31st August 1997. Her funeral was held in Westminster Abbey on 6th September.
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Cecily, Countess of Rutland and son
Cecily Manners, Countess of Rutland was buried in St Nicholas' chapel but has no monument. Her son Francis is buried in St Michael's chapel.
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Second Sunday of Lent
Celebrate Holy Week and Easter with Westminster Abbey
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13th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 7th May 1998
Delivered by Canon Eric James FKC at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th May 1998 and subsequently at Keble College, Oxford.
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A royal church
A royal church in the centre of London offering services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.
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Whether you are able to visit in person or virtually, we welcome schools from all over the UK to explore Christianity in the context of Westminster Abbey
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Nicholas Ludford
Musician and Composer
Composer Nicholas Ludford (c.1490-1557) was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster on 9th August 1557 but he has no marker or monument.
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The life of The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated at Service of Thanksgiving
Members of the Royal Family celebrated the life and work of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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James Nares
Musician and Composer
On the west wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is an oval tablet to musician and organist James Nares who was buried nearby.
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Omar Ramsden
Artist
Silversmith Omar Ramsden created several pieces for use in Westminster Abbey.
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William Fowler
William Fowler, born about 1400, was buried in St Dunstan's chapel according to information contained in the will of his son, Sir Richard Fowler (c.1425-1477).
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William Moore & William Morris
Lawyer
In the chapel of St John the Evangelist is the grave of William Moore and his daughter Anna Maria. The inscription has been re-cut.
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John Frost
Musician and Priest/Minister
John Frost was Minor Canon and Chanter of Westminster Abbey 1623-1642 and was buried on 10th May 1642 in the north transept near the porch.