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Modern Christian martyr 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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A modern welcome on a medieval footprint
We’re undertaking a major project which will allow us to transform the welcome we offer to the 1.3 million visitors who come here each year.
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A modern welcome on a medieval footprint
In December 2019, Westminster Abbey embarked on an exciting project to uncover the foundations of the medieval Great Sacristy on the North Green.
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One People Oration 2000
Monday, 10th July 2000
Speaker: General Sir Michael Rose
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23rd Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 8th May 2008
Delivered by The Reverend Canon Dr Jane Shaw, Dean of Divinity, Chaplain and Fellow, New College Oxford and Canon Theologian, Salisbury Cathedral at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May 2008.
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Modern Christian martyr maquette, 1998
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the modern Christian martyr maquette, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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A podcast for Palm Sunday
Sunday, 5th April 2020
A new podcast is released today for Palm Sunday, the day of Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week.
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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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The Charles Gore Lecture 2017
Tuesday, 7th February 2017
Speaker: Marilynne Robinson; Chair - The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster
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Symposium: The End of the Elizabethan eras
Listen to a discussion that focuses on exploring the clash of cultures in Tudor and Modern times
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Catalogues
In our library, we have an extensive card catalogue and index to our medieval and early modern archive, and most of our modern one.
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Manche Masemola
The statue to Manche Masemola, a modern martyr, was unveiled in 1998 and stands over the west entrance to Westminster Abbey. Sculptor John Roberts.
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Grand Duchess Elizabeth
A statue to this modern martyr, Grand Duchess Elizabeth of Hesse-Darmstadt, was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to Westminster Abbey.
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Lucian Tapiedi
A statue to modern martyr Lucian Tapiedi was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to Westminster Abbey. Sculptor Tim Crawley.
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St Maximilian Kolbe
Priest/Minister
St Maximilian Kolbe is one of ten martyrs with a memorial statue above the west door of Westminster Abbey. He offered his own life to save a fellow prisoner in Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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First impressions
Since its foundation in 1976, The Prince’s Trust has supported over a million young people aged 11-30 through a range of courses, grants and mentoring support. The Trust’s work assists young people to improve skills, increase self-confidence and helps them to move into jobs, education, training and volunteering. David Williams, from the Trust’s Delivery Partnership and Volunteering Team, explores how partnering with Westminster Abbey helps fulfil these aims.
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Esther John
A statue to this modern martyr, Esther John, was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to Westminster Abbey. Sculptor Neil Simmons.
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Janani Luwum
Priest/Minister
A statue to this modern martyr, Janani Luwum, was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to the Abbey. Sculptor Neil Simmons.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Priest/Minister
A statue to modern martyr, Martin Luther King Jr was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to the Abbey.
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Priest/Minister
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's statue is one of ten to modern martyrs, unveiled in July 1998, which stand above the west entrance to Westminster Abbey.