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Attending a service
People from all over the world visit Westminster Abbey to join our services, which form part of a tradition of daily Christian worship.
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E is for Edward the Confessor
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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Edward of Woodstock (the Black Prince)
Soldier
Edward of Woodstock, better known as the "Black Prince" was the eldest son of Edward III and his queen Philippa of Hainault.
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Edward Horton Hubbard
Philanthropist and Historian
A stained glass window in Poets' Corner is a memorial to Edward Hubbard, Birkenhead-born architectural historian who championed the campaign to restore Liverpool's Albert Dock.
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Edward and Owen Reynolds
On the south wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a monument to brothers Edward and Owen Reynolds.
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Colonel Edward O'Rourke
Soldier
Lt. Colonel Edward O'Rourke is buried in St Margaret's. He has no inscribed gravestone and unfortunately his wall tablet is now hidden behind the organ.
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Edward Bulwer Lytton
Writer
Edward Bulwer Lytton was buried in St Edmund's chapel. He was born in London, a son of Colonel William Earle Bulwer and Elizabeth Lytton.
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Edward V & Richard Duke of York
The presumed remains of Edward V and Richard Duke of York are buried in the Abbey in a white marble sarcophagus designed by Christopher Wren.
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Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, was crowned queen in Westminster Abbey on Whit Sunday 1st June 1533. The celebrations took place over four days.
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The Translation of St Edward the Confessor
the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers will attempt a full peal from 1.00 pm until about 4.00 pm, and the bells will also be rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
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St Edward the Confessor, king, 1066
St Peter flag
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The National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor
the bells of Westminster Abbey will be rung at about 12.15 pm following the festival eucharist
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Podcast
Westminster Abbey's podcast is a mix of sermons, services and reflections, plus lectures on issues of faith, ethics and policy from the Westminster Abbey Institute.
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King and Queen of Spain visit Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 12th July 2017
The King and Queen of Spain were accompanied by Prince Henry of Wales when they visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Her Majesty The Queen.
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Guild restores Confessor's altar frontal
Monday, 10th September 2007
Sylvia Clarke and Ann Hilton painstakingly sewed on hundreds of sequins as well as carrying out other restoration work.
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Edmund of Langley, Duke of York
A gilt bronze statuette of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, can be seen on the tomb of his father King Edward III.
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Access the Abbey: British Sign Language tour
Saturday, 10th May 2025
Delve into the history of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users led by guide Edward Richards.
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Access the Abbey: British Sign Language tour
Saturday, 1st March 2025
Delve into the history of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users led by guide Edward Richards.
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BSL Tour: Curious tales from the Abbey
Saturday, 8th November 2025
British Sign Language guide Edward Richards uncovers unusual stories on this special tour of Westminster Abbey.
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Duke of Buccleuch installed as High Steward
Friday, 14th October 2016
The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry was installed as High Steward of Westminster on Thursday 13th October 2016 during Sung Eucharist to mark the Translation of St Edward the Confessor at the Abbey.
