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Frequently asked questions
Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.
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Happy ending for Brontë memorial in 85th anniversary year
Thursday, 26th September 2024
The Brontë memorial in Westminster Abbey has been amended to include the diaereses (dots) over the ‘e’ of the names of the literary sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne, which have been missing from the memorial since its installation 85 years ago, following an approach from journalist and Brontë historian Sharon Wright.
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Amir of Qatar visits Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 3rd December 2024
The Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, accompanied by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 3rd December.
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Brazilian State Visit
Tuesday, 7th March 2006
During the afternoon of Tuesday 7th March, The President and Senhora Lula da Silva visited the Abbey and The President laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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South African President visits Abbey
Thursday, 4th March 2010
His Excellency Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa, visited the Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior during his state visit to the UK this week.
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The Obamas Visit Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 24th May 2011
The President of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24 May 2011, the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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Singapore State Visit
Tuesday, 21st October 2014
His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore, accompanied by his wife Mrs Mary Tan, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 21st October 2014 during a State Visit and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Abbey Launches #MakeHistory Campaign
Wednesday, 21st December 2016
Westminster Abbey has launched a new campaign inviting members of the public to get involved with an exciting new chapter of the Abbey’s history.
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King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey
The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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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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South African President visits the Abbey
Tuesday, 22nd November 2022
The President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Cyril Ramaphosa, visited the Abbey on Tuesday 22nd November as part of his State Visit to His Majesty The King.
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President of the Republic of Korea visits the Abbey
Tuesday, 21st November 2023
The President of the Republic of Korea, HE Yoon Suk Yeol visited the Abbey on Tuesday 21st November as part of his State Visit to His Majesty The King.
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Hidden Highlights tour - January
Monday, 1st January 2024
Explore behind the scenes of the Abbey on a guided tour of some areas not usually open to the public.
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Medieval Monastery tour
Wednesday, 8th January 2025
Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.
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Medieval Monastery tour
Saturday, 1st February 2025
Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.
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Medieval Monastery tour
Saturday, 1st March 2025
Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.
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Fascinating Women of Westminster Abbey tour
Saturday, 1st March 2025
From actresses, writers and spies to philanthropists, social reformers and modern martyrs - discover the extraordinary lives of some of the women buried and commemorated in Westminster Abbey.
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John Blair
Priest/Minister
Reverend John Blair, author of the well known book The Chronology and History of the World, was buried near the door of the north transept.
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Edward Lear
Artist and Writer
A memorial stone to Edward Lear, writer, artist and ornithologist, was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 6th June 1988 by Sir Hugh Casson.
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Abbey hosts 12-hour overnight performance of Sixty-Six Books
Monday, 24th October 2011
Westminster Abbey was host to a performance of Sixty-Six Books on Friday 21st October in collaboration with the Bush Theatre.
