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Prime Minister attends Abbey Nightingale service
The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Boris Johnson MP, attended a service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 12th May 2021.
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Abbey to honour the life of Dame Vera Lynn
Friday, 11th February 2022
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Dame Vera Lynn will be held in Westminster Abbey on Monday 21st March 2022.
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Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2023
Tuesday, 25th April 2023
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 25th April 2023.
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Sermon at a service to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior
Wednesday, 11th November 2020
Come Holy Spirit and fill our hearts afresh with the fire of your love.
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William I (the Conqueror)
William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born in 1027. He invaded England and defeated Harold II at the battle of Hastings in 1066.
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Edith Cavell
The first part of the funeral for nurse Edith Cavell was held at Westminster Abbey on 15th May 1919. She was shot by the Germans.
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George Howe
Soldier
In the north-west tower chapel in the nave is a memorial to George Augustus, 3rd Viscount Howe. He was commander of the Royal American regiment.
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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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Reflection: Maundy Thursday
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for Maundy Thursday
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Reflection: Holy Saturday
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for Holy Saturday
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Princes Philip and Harry Open Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 10th November 2016
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 88th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2016.
Royal Visit HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH Prince Henry of Wales Prince Harry Field of Remembrance
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Royal attendance for ANZAC Day commemoration
Wednesday, 25th April 2018
HRH The Duke of Cambridge, HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 25th April 2018.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2022
Sunday, 20th November 2022
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of Christ the King 2022: Jesus rules from the cross and from the place of risen glory. Each year November begins with the.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday before Advent 2017
Sunday, 12th November 2017
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday before Advent 2017: Remember to live God says of the cities of Judah, ‘They shall be rebuilt, and I will raise up their.
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Sir Henry Barnard
Soldier
In the north transept is a memorial stone to six soldiers, including General Sir Henry Barnard, who served and died in the Indian Mutiny.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 2015
Sunday, 2nd August 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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Beauclerk family
Sailor
Several members of the family of Charles Beauclerk, Duke of St Albans are buried or commemorated in Westminster Abbey. Lord Aubrey Beauclerk has a monument.
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Herbert Thorndyke
Writer and Priest/Minister
Herbert Thorndike, priest, was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey with his brother John. There is no marked gravestone to see.
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Thomas Knipe
Priest/Minister
In the south choir aisle is a tablet in memory of the Reverend Dr Thomas Knipe, Head Master of Westminster School and Prebendary of Westminster.
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Henry Ireton
Soldier
Henry Ireton, Parliamentary official and son in law of Oliver Cromwell, was buried in Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey but later exhumed.