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New Collaboration to Reveal Secrets of Effigies
Wednesday, 3rd May 2017
The wax-work heads of naval hero Horatio Nelson and Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder, which are over two hundred years old, have been scanned using the world’s most advanced radiology technology in a new collaboration between Westminster Abbey, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London.
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Celebrating the Commonwealth
Celebrating Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's year.
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You're welcome here
Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.
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Institute of Tourist Guiding
Tuesday, 16th March 2004
In March the Abbey hosted the Institute of Tourist Guiding's Annual Award Ceremony for the newly qualified London Blue Badge Guides.
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Crafting the Abbey tour
Tuesday, 13th May 2025
Uncover the history and meaning behind some of Westminster Abbey’s rich material heritage in this special tour for London Craft Week.
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Faith Leaders Condemn Terrorist Violence
Friday, 26th May 2017
Religious Faith Leaders from across London met with the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police on 24th May 2017 to discuss the Manchester Concert Attack.
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What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert
Tuesday, 1st December 2020
What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert: Westminster Abbey’s traditional Christmas concert will be broadcast to audiences around the world as the Abbey Choir performs as part of the Live.
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Plan your visit
Each year, we welcome over a million visitors. We’re generally open Monday to Saturday for visiting, and hold regular services to which all are welcome.
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England's Oldest Garden
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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The Galleries
One of the newest event spaces in London, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries boasts a view which John Betjeman declared 'the best view in Europe'.
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Canon Theologian to retire
Tuesday, 6th March 2018
The Reverend Professor Vernon White, who has been Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey since June 2011 and a Visiting Professor at King’s College London, is to retire at the end of September 2018.
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Spirit of Windrush celebrated at Westminster Abbey
Friday, 22nd June 2018
The Queen was represented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London at a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 70th anniversary of the landing of the Windrush today.
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Charles Ignatius Sancho honoured with St Margaret’s memorial
Tuesday, 19th December 2023
Charles Ignatius Sancho, who escaped from a background of slavery and rose to distinction in Georgian London, has been honoured with a new memorial.
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Outreach workshops
Bring faith and history to life for your KS1 and KS2 pupils with our outreach workshops and linked tours of Westminster Abbey.
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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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Queens Consort of Westminster Abbey
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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Coronation stories
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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A Reflection on Restlessness
Friday, 1st May 2020
Westminster has changed. I am living in a changed environment. Shops and offices are shut. Parks may be full, but the city pavements are deserted.
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Royal regalia
Discover more about the objects presented to the monarch during the coronation service and find out what each one represents.
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Employment opportunities
Have a look at the job opportunities below. If you think there’s one that’s right for you, go ahead and apply.
