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Coronation Chair prepared for historic role
Wednesday, 1st March 2023
Coronation Chair prepared for historic role: The Coronation Chair, one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world, which has been the centrepiece of coronations for over 700.
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The organs
Thousands of people visit us each year to hear our famous grand organ, a fine five-manual Harrison & Harrison instrument installed for the 1937 coronation.
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Information for visit organisers
You are welcome to book your primary school group in for a self-led visit of Westminster Abbey between September and June.
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Information for visit organisers
Explore Westminster Abbey with your secondary school class using our specially developed route map and trails.
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Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March.
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The State Opening of Parliament
The Abbey bells can usually be heard before services and in celebration of church festivals and royal occasions.
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HRH The Duchess of Cornwall before the two minutes' silence
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall opened the 93rd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 11th November 2021.
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Reflection: Easter Day
Monday, 1st January 0001
Read or listen to the reflection for Easter Day
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on Racial Justice Sunday 2024
Sunday, 11th February 2024
Let us begin and finish with glory.
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Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2023
Sunday, 5th November 2023
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2023: Naming God When I was interviewing potential undergraduate students to study theology, I would quite often ask them ‘How useful is.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2023
Sunday, 5th November 2023
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2023: Many of us don’t love ourselves nearly enough. The greatest love of all, according to George Benson, later Whitney.
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Royal Air Force standard bearers outside the Abbey before the service
HRH The Prince of Wales, Patron, Battle of Britain Fighter Association, and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2017.
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11 International Lutheran choirs, conducted by Barbara Hofling, sang before the service
A service to mark the 500th anniversary of the 95 Theses and the start of the Reformation was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 31st October 2017.
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The President signs the Distinguished Visitors' book before departing the Abbey
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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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
There are many parts of the Abbey you’ll want to see when you visit. Explore the most popular spots to find out which interests you.
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Christmas candle
Christmas is one of the most special festivals in the Christian calendar. Make yourself comfortable as you explore the story of Jesus' birth and create Christmas crafts to bring festive cheer to your home. Enjoy weekly over advent or indulge in one sitting and take a moment to think about what the Christmas story means to you.
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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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Poignant moment
Honouring the Unknown Warrior, a centenary after his burial in Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey unlocked tour - June
Tuesday, 18th June 2024
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.
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Abbey unlocked tour - July
Thursday, 4th July 2024
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.