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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.
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Nicholas Hawksmoor
Architect
Nicholas Hawksmoor, architect, was the Abbey’s Surveyor of the Fabric from 1723 but he is not buried here nor does he have any memorial tablet.
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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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The Apprentice Challenge
Peckham Park Baptist Church approached us to support their half term “Apprentice Challenge”. Young people were tasked with exploring and understanding the Abbey before presenting their sales pitch inspired by their favourite area of this great church.
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Sung Eucharist with the Washing of Feet
Thursday, 28th March 2024
This Sung Eucharist service commemorates the Last Supper at which Jesus gave us the new commandment that we love one another (Latin mandatum, from which we derive the word Maundy).
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Creation
Westminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
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Charles Agar, Earl of Normanton
Priest/Minister and Philanthropist
Charles Agar, Earl of Normanton and his wife Jane are buried in the north transept. A monument to him was erected in the north choir.
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Villiers Family
Politician and Soldier
Sir George Villiers, his wife Mary, son George 1st Duke of Buckingham and others of the family are buried in Westminster Abbey.
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John Hall retires as Dean of Westminster
Friday, 1st November 2019
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall has retired after 13 years as Dean of Westminster. He presided at a valedictory Eucharist on Friday 1st November.
Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Special Service
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ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.
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Mildred Cecil, Lady Burghley & Anne Countess of Oxford
Philanthropist
Mildred Cecil, Lady Burghley and her daughter Anne Vere, Countess of Oxford have a large monument in St Nicholas' chapel. Richard Cecil, Lord Burghley's father, is buried in St Margaret's Church.
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Food & drink
Relax over delicious food and drink, whether you’re visiting Westminster Abbey or not. The Cellarium Café and Terrace serves meals throughout the day.
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Christian Animals
From mice to elephants and dragons to unicorns, the Abbey is an ark of exciting animals. Popping up on memorials, knight helmets, flags and candlesticks, animals have acted as symbols of power, loyalty and courage and captured our imagination in terrific tales for hundreds of years. Choose your animal counterpart and explore the Abbey's marvellous menagerie.
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Art and architecture
Westminster Abbey was founded in the year 960 AD. Since then there have been three churches on the same site. The current church is 750 years old and full of beautiful statues and windows. Join us to find out about and recreate some of the wonders you would encounter inside.
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Scientists
Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin are just some of the names in Scientists' Corner at Westminster Abbey. These scientists buried and remembered here made incredible contributions to our understanding of the world around us. Put your thinking cap on as we explore the natural world and beyond.
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Volunteer at Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for groups under the age of 25 to explore big questions. We want to welcome all community groups, making visits free where we can and tailoring sessions to your interests.
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Overseas schools and universities
Visit us as part of your trip to London. We welcome overseas school and university groups for self-led tours on weekdays from September to July.
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Summer Season: Creation
Spend time in nature this summer with our hopeful season of events, from garden tours to creative workshops to wellbeing walks. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
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Ukraine Ambassador attends wreath laying at Innocent Victims’ Memorial
The Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Vadym Prystaiko, was present for the wreath laying in honour of the victims of the current war in Ukraine.
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Secondary schools
Westminster Abbey is a fascinating and valuable teaching resource. Whether you visit in person or join us online for a virtual classroom session, your pupils are guaranteed to discover something interesting and memorable no matter what subject you are studying. Our experienced Learning Officers bring learning to life as you explore over a thousand years of faith and history.