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Elizabeth Fane
In St Nicholas’ chapel is a large elaborate monument of alabaster and marble to Elizabeth Fane. She was buried on 19th November 1618.
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Herbert, 1st Earl Kitchener
Soldier
Kitchener was Secretary of State for War but died in 1916. A memorial service was held in the Abbey on 13th June 1916.
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Music at the Abbey
The Abbey resounds to choral and organ music every day. Music is at the heart of the Abbey’s life and work.
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New Tower for Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 26th February 2015
Westminster Abbey has been granted planning permission by Westminster City Council to build a new stair and lift tower at the east end of the church. The tower will enable public access for the first time to the Abbey's eastern Triforium, an elevated internal gallery, which is to be transformed into a new museum and exhibition space: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. This will be the most significant addition to the building since Nicholas Hawksmoor's iconic west towers were completed in 1745.
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Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
Henry VII’s coronation took place in October 1485. He and his wife Elizabeth were the first monarchs to be buried in the Abbey’s Lady Chapel.
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HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton to wed at Abbey
Thursday, 18th November 2010
It was announced today, Tuesday 23rd November 2010, that the wedding of HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton will take place at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.
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Patrons lend their support to the St Margaret’s Choristers
Friday, 1st March 2024
Five patrons from across the worlds of public service and the arts have lent their support to the St Margaret’s Choristers – a new girls’ choir founded at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, last year.
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Evensong, 26 October - online
Saturday, 26th October 2024
Watch our service of choral music, scripture readings and prayers on Saturday 26th October.
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Evensong of the Translation, 12 October - online
Saturday, 12th October 2024
Watch our service of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems), scripture readings and prayers live from Westminster Abbey on Saturday 12th October.
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Evensong, 22 September - online
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
Watch our service of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems), scripture readings and prayers live from Westminster Abbey on Sunday 22 September.
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What to see and do
There are many parts of the Abbey you’ll want to see when you visit. Explore the most popular spots to find out which interests you.
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Abbey Lates
Take a self-led tour, exploring highlights of the Abbey with our special map.
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Group visits
Visiting the Abbey in a group is a wonderful day out. We welcome private tour groups as well as school and university groups all year.
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Shop at the Abbey
Visit us for a range of Abbey inspired products and gifts which supports our work.
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Abbey clergy
Dean and Chapter oversee worship. It also looks after our building and runs the Abbey as a visitor attraction. Minor Canons are responsible for services.
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Edwardtide
During Edwardtide, we celebrate the life of St Edward the Confessor, King of England 1042–1066 and the re-founder of Westminster Abbey.
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Meet the Choristers
Westminster Abbey is, first and foremost, a living, working church where people of all faiths and none are welcome. Be still and reflect about how faith weaves the Abbey's 1,000 year story together.
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Volunteer for us
It costs over £10 million a year to maintain the Abbey, and we don’t receive any funding from the Church, the Crown, or the Government.
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Edward VI
Edward succeeded his father when he was just 9 years old and was crowned in the Abbey on 20th February 1547. He died in 1553.
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Reverend David Railton
Priest/Minister and Soldier
The Grave of the Unknown Warrior was inspired by the Reverend David Railton M.C. chaplain to the 2nd Battalion of the Hon. Artillery Company.