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Sir Roger Bannister honoured with new memorial stone
Tuesday, 28th September 2021
A memorial stone to Sir Roger Bannister CH CBE was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 28th September 2021.
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Memorial to Chadwick brothers dedicated
Friday, 2nd February 2018
A memorial to two brothers, both priests and distinguished academics, Owen Chadwick OM KBE and Henry Chadwick KBE, was dedicated in the South Quire Aisle of Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st February 2018.
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Abbey honours Philip Larkin with Poets’ Corner memorial
Thursday, 1st December 2016
A memorial to the poet Philip Larkin CH CBE was dedicated in Poets’ Corner in the south transept of Westminster Abbey on Friday 2nd December 2016.
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Westminster Abbey to hold Memorial Woodland service
Sunday, 16th May 2021
The Abbey will hold a memorial service this autumn with the to support the creation of a woodland in memory of people who died as a result of the COVID-19.
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Trees of life service takes place at the Abbey
Tuesday, 11th October 2022
A Service of Remembrance with the blessing of saplings for a living memorial to honour those who served and died in the COVID-19 pandemic was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 11th October 2022.
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Stephen Hawking memorial service set for June
Wednesday, 28th March 2018
The Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey for the Life of Professor Stephen Hawking, during which his ashes will be interred near the grave of Sir Isaac Newton, will be held on Friday 15th June.
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Service of Thanksgiving for Anthony Harvey
Wednesday, 16th January 2019
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Reverend Dr Anthony Harvey was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Tuesday 15th January 2019.
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Nelson Mandela honoured with memorial stone
Wednesday, 18th July 2018
A memorial stone to Nelson Mandela was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on 18th July 2018, the birth centenary of the former President of South Africa.
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Abbey plans Memorial Evensong for Archbishop Tutu
Friday, 31st December 2021
Westminster Abbey is to hold a Memorial Evensong for Archbishop Desmond Tutu who died on 26th December.
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Jo Cox MP remembered at St Margaret’s Service
Monday, 20th June 2016
A Service of Prayer and Remembrance to Commemorate Jo Cox MP was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 20th June at 4.00pm.
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37th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 25th May 2023
Loretta Minghella talks about Money, Bias and the Geography of the Heart
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Annual Civic Service held
Monday, 6th July 2015
Westminster Abbey's annual Civic Service was held on Sunday 5th July at 11.00 am.
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Judges service marks start of the legal year
Monday, 1st October 2018
The annual Judges Service was held at Westminster Abbey on Monday 1st October 2018.
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Judges service marks start of the 2019 legal year
Tuesday, 1st October 2019
The annual Judges Service was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st October 2019.
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Judges service marks start of the 2020 legal year
Thursday, 1st October 2020
The annual Judges Service was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st October 2020.
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Annual Judges Service held at Abbey
Monday, 3rd October 2016
The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd October 2016.
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A National Scout Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving
Friday, 23rd February 2024
A service of Celebration and Thanksgiving will see Scouts gather to honour the traditions and values of the Scout Movement.
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Prince of Wales attends Battle of Britain Service
Sunday, 20th September 2015
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2015.
Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales Battle of Britain Sunday
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Ticket ballot opens for Stephen Hawking Memorial Service
Wednesday, 9th May 2018
A ballot opens 9th May for tickets for the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Professor Stephen Hawking and the burial of his ashes.
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Westminster Abbey hosts Whitehall Carol Service
Wednesday, 19th December 2018
The annual Whitehall Carol Service was held at Westminster Abbey on 18th December 2018. The service was held in partnership with Christians in Government UK.