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Wall paintings
Our most important wall paintings are from the late 13th century, and include the figures of St Faith, Christ with St Thomas, and St Christopher.
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Clement Cottrell
Sailor
In the south aisle of the Nave is a monument to two friends, Charles Harbord and Clement Cottrell. They both died on 28th May 1672.
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The Queen's organ (Mander, 2013)
The Queen's organ (Mander, 2013): The Queen’s Organ was the welcome result of collaboration between the Lord Mayor of London, the City of London Corporation, and the Dean and Chapter of Westminster..
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Vestments and frontals
The Abbey uses many different vestments and altar hangings during the year.
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Sermon at Evensong on the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 7th October 2018
Sermon at Evensong on the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018: Beyond catastrophe On the Sunday before the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Randall Davidson.
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Processional banners
We have six processional banners, which are carried at festivals and certain special services. At other times, they’re usually displayed either side of the altar.
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Flag days
At various times of the year, we fly the flags of Commonwealth nations, St Peter, the National Saints, the RAF, and the Royal Standard.
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The Nave
The Nave is at the western end of the Abbey and contains the graves and memorials of many famous people.
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The Cloisters
The Cloisters date mainly from the 13th to the 15th centuries and were where the Abbey’s monks spent much of their time.
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The Queen Elizabeth II window
David Hockney’s stained glass window in Westminster Abbey is a vibrantly-coloured contemporary work commissioned to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Oil paintings
Several interesting oil paintings hang within Westminster Abbey or form part of its decoration. Most have been presented to the Abbey.
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One People Oration 2001
Monday, 2nd July 2001
Speaker: Mr Richard Dowden
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An address given at a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday 2019
Sunday, 19th September 2021
An address given at a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday 2019: Within all searching and reaching out, there lies a motivating factor, and that factor is hope..
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Cosmati Pavement
The Cosmati Pavement was laid down in 1268 by order of Henry III who had started re-building the Abbey in the new Gothic style.
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Funeral and wax effigies
Find out about the funeral effigies at the Abbey.
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Safeguarding
As part of Westminster Abbey’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults we have put in place a safeguarding policy and arrangements.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2015
Sunday, 15th March 2015
Sermon given by The Venerable Andrew Tremlett, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2015
Sunday, 22nd March 2015
Sermon given by The Venerable Andrew Tremlett, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon Given at Evensong on Palm Sunday 2016
Sunday, 20th March 2016
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2019
Thursday, 18th April 2019
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2019: Our Lord Jesus Christ offered his back to the smiters and his body on the Cross on Good Friday. Our Lord Jesus Christ.