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St Margaret's Church marks end of an era
Monday, 2nd November 2020
A Sung Eucharist of Thanksgiving was held in St Margaret’s Church at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 31st October 2020.
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Abbey marks first anniversary of Ukraine war
Friday, 24th February 2023
The Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Vadym Prystaiko, attended Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Friday 24th February 2023, the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
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Abbey opens its doors and welcomes two Archbishops
Two of the first visitors were the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby; and Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2022
Sunday, 24th April 2022
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday of Easter 2022: Every eye will see him. No one, not a single Thomas, will be left in any doubt. How do.
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Worship & Mission
A charitable trust has been established to assist in the Abbey's fundraising efforts – The Westminster Abbey Trust. You can make a donation to the Trust.
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Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day
Sunday, 31st March 2024
A quiet, said service, in traditional language, according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, lasting around 40 minutes.
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Evensong
This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer and consists of choral music from the Anglican tradition, scripture readings, and prayers.
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The rough trade of politics
On 18th October 2021, Westminster Abbey welcomed Parliamentarians to St Margaret’s Church as we mourned the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP.
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Abbey Choir in Choir & Organ Magazine
Thursday, 1st September 2016
Westminster Abbey features in the September/October issue of Choir & Organ magazine in an article about how to become a chorister and the huge benefits it brings for musical and personal development.
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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.
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Westminster Abbey Marks Centenary of Lady Margaret School
Tuesday, 17th October 2017
Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra attended a Service to Celebrate the Centenary of Lady Margaret School at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 17th October 2017.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries re-open
Friday, 9th October 2020
Visitors will be welcomed back to The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries today, Monday 12th October, after seven months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Judges mark start of the legal year
Friday, 1st October 2021
Judges and members of the legal profession gathered in Westminster Abbey for a special service to mark the start of the legal year.
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Judges mark the start of the 2022 legal year
Monday, 3rd October 2022
Judges and members of the legal profession gathered in Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd October 2022 for a special service to mark the start of the legal year.
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Judges mark the start of the new legal year
Monday, 2nd October 2023
Judges and members of the legal profession gathered in Westminster Abbey on Monday 2nd October 2023 for a service to mark the start of the legal year in England and Wales.
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Sermon at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Advent 2019
Sunday, 15th December 2019
Sermon at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Advent 2019: Here, in this country, we are in changing, exciting, and challenging times. Well, what a momentous political week! You may have already.
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20th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 12th May 2005
Delivered by The Reverend Nicholas Holtam, Vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th May 2005 and subsequently at Keble College, Oxford.
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Trails for self-led visits
For self-led visits, we recommend you use one of our trails. They’re a great way to get the most out of your visit and learn more.
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Abbey Choir departs for Rome tour
Monday, 23rd January 2017
The Choir of Westminster Abbey departs today for a four-day visit to Rome to participate in events marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Vatican.
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Edward VI
Edward succeeded his father when he was just 9 years old and was crowned in the Abbey on 20th February 1547. He died in 1553.