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Prince Of Wales Unveils Foundation Stone For New Tower
Wednesday, 14th December 2016
HRH The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey today (Wednesday 14th December) to unveil the foundation stone for a tower which will take visitors into the Abbey’s new museum and galleries.
Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
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Westminster Abbey People Share Stories for #MakeHistory Campaign
Thursday, 9th March 2017
Westminster Abbey has released a new collection of images telling the stories of the people who work behind the scenes to support the Abbey’s first public appeal in 30 years to raise funds for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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Westminster Abbey to honour Sir Roger Bannister
Thursday, 22nd July 2021
Westminster Abbey is to dedicate a memorial to Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes and who later.
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Bernard, Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
Writer and Soldier
Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, universally known as Monty, was created a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
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John Hall installed as new Dean of Westminster
Saturday, 2nd December 2006
In a ceremony which drew on the historic origins of the post, he became responsible for day-to-day management and worship at Westminster Abbey, one of the best-known churches in the world.
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Abbey Choir sings for Pope in St Peter's
Friday, 29th June 2012
Westminster Abbey’s Choir sang for Pope Benedict XVI, with the Cappella Musicale Pontificia ‘Sistina’, the Sistine Chapel Choir, at the Papal Mass marking the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome, on Friday 29th June, a historic occasion of great significance for Anglican-Catholic relations.
Choir of Westminster Abbey Pope Benedict XVI St Peter’s Basilica
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Beautiful new entrance for Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 16th March 2023
The first significant change to the west front of Westminster Abbey in twenty-five years has been completed that now allows step-free access into the church.
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St Margaret's Choristers to sing their first service
Wednesday, 27th September 2023
The St Margaret's Choristers, a new choir for girls aged 11 - 17, will sing its first service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey.
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Henry and Millicent Fawcett
Philanthropist and Statesman
In the chapel of St George, near the west door, is a joint memorial to Henry Fawcett, politician, and his wife Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett.
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Hugh & Muriel Dowding
Airman
The ashes of Air Chief Marshal Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding of Bentley Priory, are buried in the Royal Air Force chapel.
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William Caxton
On 12th November 1954 a memorial was unveiled for William Caxton, merchant and England's first printer and publisher. He also imported books into England.
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威斯敏斯特教堂简史
自1066年征服者威廉在此加冕以来,威斯敏斯特教堂就一直是举行君主加冕仪式的教堂。此外,众多的皇家婚礼、葬礼、国家庆典和纪念活动也曾在此举行。
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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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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to open on 11th June
Monday, 4th June 2018
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th June.
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Tricia Hillas appointed Canon of Westminster
Monday, 26th April 2021
The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, has been appointed by HM The Queen to serve as a Canon of Westminster.
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A new girls' choir for St Margaret's Church
Friday, 17th March 2023
St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, is to launch a new choir for girls aged eleven to seventeen.
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Autumn season of events celebrates human dignity
Tuesday, 26th September 2023
A new season of events at Westminster Abbey this autumn, Dignity, will remember those whose impact on national life may have been overlooked or forgotten.
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Fraternité talk: Restoration and salvage
Thursday, 7th March 2024
Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.
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Creation stories: Sowing the seeds
Tuesday, 6th August 2024
Join us for an enchanting evening of storytelling in Dean's Yard.
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ウェスタミンスター寺院の略歴
ウェストミンスター寺院は、ウィリアム征服王の戴冠式以降、戴冠式が挙行される教会となっています。また、数多くの王室の結婚式や葬儀、国家の祝祭や記念式典が行われています。