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Abbey celebrates life of St Maximilian Kolbe
Monday, 14th January 2019
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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Anfahrt zur Abbey
Erkunden Sie einen Ort, der seit dem Jahr 960 n. Chr. das Leben von Königen, Königinnen, Staatsmännern und Soldaten, von Dichtern, Priestern, Helden und Schurken gleichermaßen berührt hat. Die Westminster Abbey ist seit dem Jahr 1066 Krönungskirche und letzte Ruhestätte für mehr als 3.000 Briten.
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Abbey brings Christian leaders together to celebrate Pentecost
Sunday, 31st May 2020
Westminster Abbey has brought together leaders of three major Christian denominations in the UK to celebrate Pentecost.
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Commonwealth Connections
Westminster Abbey, as a royal church, celebrates the Commonwealth all year round, including at a special service in March. Either in person or virtually, we welcome schools from across the Commonwealth to join one our sessions, led by experienced learning officers who can bringing learning to life, in line with your programmes of study.
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Duke of Buccleuch appointed as High Steward
Friday, 17th June 2016
The Dean and Chapter is delighted to announce the appointment of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry as High Steward of Westminster Abbey. He will take up the appointment in October 2016 when Lord Luce retires after five years' service in the role on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
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Paul Baumann appointed Receiver General
Thursday, 21st June 2018
Paul Baumann CBE has been appointed the next Receiver General of Westminster Abbey. He is currently NHS England's Chief Financial Officer.
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Abbey Sub-Dean appointed Dean of Durham
Thursday, 17th December 2015
The Venerable Andrew Tremlett, Sub-Dean of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's Church, has been appointed Dean of Durham. He will take up his new post at Durham Cathedral in the summer. He succeeds the Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove who retired in September.
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Gerald (Grosvenor) 6th Duke of Westminster
Soldier and Philanthropist
Gerald (Grosvenor), 6th Duke of Westminster was a generous donor to the appeal fund for the restoration of the exterior stonework and the Lady Chapel.
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Abbey in Wartime
Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.
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Judges Service Marks the Start of the Legal Year
Monday, 2nd October 2017
The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 2nd October 2017.
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Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster
The stained glass in the south rose window of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster.
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Celebrate Advent and Christmas with us
Friday, 12th November 2021
Celebrate Advent and Christmas 2021 at Westminster Abbey
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Royal Wedding Bouquet Returned to Abbey
Sunday, 1st May 2011
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey back to the Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Prince Harry Attends ANZAC Day Service
Monday, 25th April 2016
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.
Royal Visit Prince Harry HRH Prince Henry of Wales ANZAC Day
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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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The Judges' Service
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 12.30 pm following the annual service
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HM The Queen awards Maundy monies to Abbey recipients
Thursday, 1st April 2021
Members of the Abbey community have received Maundy monies from Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of their long service to the church.
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President George W. Bush and First Lady visit Abbey
Thursday, 20th November 2003
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr welcomed President Bush and Mrs George W Bush to Westminster Abbey today and invited him to lay a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
State Visit President of the United States George W. Bush Laura Bush
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Abbey names new tower
Monday, 16th April 2018
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, announced today that in recognition of the exceptional generosity of The Garfield Weston Foundation towards the funding of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, the access tower to the Galleries has been named The Weston Tower.
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Prime Minister visits Abbey on eve of VE Day
Thursday, 7th May 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was welcomed to the Abbey tonight by the Dean of Westminster on the eve of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.