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Modern Martyrs
Above the Abbey's Great West Door stand ten statues to modern martyrs - Christians who gave up their lives for their beliefs.
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NHS celebrates 75th anniversary
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a service celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 5th July 2023.
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St Margaret’s holds a Service for the New Parliament
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, gave the Address at Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church.
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Lady Elizabeth and Joseph Nightingale monument maquette
Every object tells a story. Here at Westminster Abbey, a Christian place of worship for over 1,000 years, there are over 1,000 years of stories to share. Discover more about the beliefs, practices and history of Christianity by uncovering the stories behind these 10 objects from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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Evensong marks Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Evensong marking the 25th Meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th April.
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A Service of Thanksgiving in the 30th year of South Africa’s democracy
A Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 30th year of South Africa’s democracy was held in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 16th July 2024.
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Westminster Abbey celebrates the life of Sir Peter Hall
A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Sir Peter Hall CBE was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 11th September 2018.
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Scouts and Guides celebrate shared traditions
A National Scout and Guide Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Saturday 3rd November 2018.
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St Margaret’s holds a Service for the New Parliament
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, gave the Address at Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey on 8th January 2020.
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Tricia Hillas inaugurated as Speaker’s Chaplain
The Reverend Tricia Hillas was inaugurated as Chaplain to The Speaker of the House of Commons in a service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster today.
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Metropolitan Police Service holds Abbey carol service
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the Metropolitan Police Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 19th December 2018.
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Prince Harry Attends ANZAC Day Service
HRH Prince Henry of Wales attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Monday 25th April 2016. The National Anthem was sung.
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The Queen's Window
Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.
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Blanche Parry
Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.
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78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain took place at Westminster Abbey on 16th September 2018.
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Annual London Mayors Evensong held
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and London Mayors.
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Abbey celebrates life of St Maximilian Kolbe
A service to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of St Maximilian Kolbe was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th January 2019.
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Chilean Navy honours Admiral Cochrane
The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Tuesday 21st May 2019.
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Lord Ashdown remembered
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Rt Hon The Lord (Paddy) Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon was held at Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey marks Battle of Britain anniversary
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2019.