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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication Festival 2017
Sunday, 15th October 2017
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster.
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13th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 7th May 1998
Delivered by Canon Eric James FKC at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th May 1998 and subsequently at Keble College, Oxford.
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Reflection: Holy Saturday
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for Holy Saturday
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H is for Henry III
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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The Mystery of the Transfiguration: Seven Meditations
These Meditations were first published in 1979, although they were originally delivered in the late 1940s.
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The Challenge of Bioethics to Decision-Making in the UK
A lecture for the Von Hugel Institute series ‘Ethics in Public Life’, 5th February 2015, given by Claire Foster-Gilbert, Director, Westminster Abbey Institute.
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A brief history of Westminster Abbey
L'Abbaye de Westminster est le lieu de couronnement des rois depuis celui de Guillaume le Conquérant en 1066. Elle a également vu de nombreux mariages et enterrements royaux, sans parler des célébrations nationales et autres commémorations.
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Pyx Chamber
The Pyx Chamber is one of the oldest surviving parts of Westminster Abbey. This room in the east cloister is part of the Undercroft which was built about 1070.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2018
Thursday, 10th May 2018
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2018: This is a day of triumph. ‘God is gone up with a triumphant shout: The Lord with sounding trumpets’ melodies.’ We heard.
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The Nave
The Nave is at the western end of the Abbey and contains the graves and memorials of many famous people.
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Sermon given at the Service attended by the Judges, 2018
Monday, 1st October 2018
Sermon given at the Service attended by the Judges, 2018, by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster.
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Richard III
Richard III was crowned in the Abbey on 6th July 1483. Almost the entire peerage of England was present at what was a magnificent spectacle.
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Westminster Abbey prays for the health of HM The King
Monday, 5th February 2024
HM The King meeting members of the Choir of Westminster Abbey
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King of Malaysia visits the Abbey
Thursday, 12th December 2019
His Majesty The King of Malaysia visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th December as part of his Governmental visit to the United Kingdom.
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Edward III and Philippa of Hainault
Edward was crowned in 1327. Monuments to him and his wife Philippa of Hainault are in the chapel of St Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey.
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William III
William III and Mary II were crowned as joint monarchs in the Abbey on 11th April 1689 – the first time this had happened in England. Their wax effigies are on display.
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17. Richard III and the mother of the future king
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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Tudor tomb
When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.
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A podcast for the Feast of Christ the King
Sunday, 22nd November 2020
A podcast for the Feast of Christ the King:
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Their Majesties The King and Queen crowned at the Abbey
Saturday, 6th May 2023
The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla was held at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023.