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Flag days
At various times of the year, we fly the flags of Commonwealth nations, St Peter, the National Saints, the RAF, and the Royal Standard.
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The Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair is one of the most famous pieces of furniture in the world. It has been the centrepiece of coronations for 700 years.
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Sermon at a Service of Morning Prayer in Thanksgiving for the Life of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Sunday, 11th April 2021
A sermon remembering the life and work of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Bell ringing days
The Abbey bells can usually be heard before services and in celebration of church festivals and royal occasions.
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Cheyneygates
These are two rooms over the entrance to the cloisters, originally part of Nicholas Litlyngton's rebuilidng of the Abbot's house complex in the 14th century.
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Abbey bells
Westminster Abbey now has ten bells which are rung on church festivals and for royal and other occasions.
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Fellows' programme
Westminster Abbey Institute offers a year-long programme in servant leadership for up to 20 public servants who are moving into senior roles.
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Supporters of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
The Dean & Chapter of Westminster would like to thank the following generous supporters.
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Special services
We hold a variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, Royal Family, or organisations.
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The Choir
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is renowned worldwide. Comprising thirty boys and twelve adult singers, its main focus is to sing the daily choral services.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2021
Sunday, 17th October 2021
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of the Dedication of Westminster 2021: Building a Beloved Community with Living Stones I bring you greeting from the city that never sleeps,.
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An address given at a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday 2019
Sunday, 19th September 2021
An address given at a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday 2019: Within all searching and reaching out, there lies a motivating factor, and that factor is hope..
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Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 10th June 2018
Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2018: The extraordinary truth is that the grace of God abounds in the ordinary for us all, whether we know it or not..
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Lady Chapel
The 16th-century historian John Leland called the Henry VII Lady Chapel ‘the wonder of the world’ and it continues to inspire wonder amongst visitors today.
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Sermon Given at Evensong Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Re-organisation of Local Government in London
Sunday, 8th March 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Address given on ANZAC Day 2019
Thursday, 25th April 2019
We pray for a lasting peace in the world and for friendship to continue with Turkey and all the other nations with whom we were in conflict.
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Funeral and wax effigies
Find out about the funeral effigies at the Abbey.
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RAF Chapel
At the eastern end of the Lady Chapel is the Royal Air Force chapel dedicated to the men who died in the Battle of Britain in 1940.
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News & media
We welcome media enquiries from 9.00am—5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Contact us by ‘phone or email as we are unable to answer enquiries in person.
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The Charles Gore Lecture 2000
Tuesday, 14th November 2000
My title reflects a famous conversation between Charles Gore and William Temple. Temple himself describes it like this: Bishop Gore once said to me that he paid visits to St. John as to a fascinating foreign country, but he came home to St. Paul.