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Choristership
Being an Abbey chorister is a unique musical and educational experience. Between the ages of 8-13 choristers enjoy an outstanding education at our Choir School.
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Bursaries and Costs
Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for groups under the age of 25 to explore big questions. We want to welcome all community groups, making visits free where we can and tailoring sessions to your interests.
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Richard Busby
1606-1695 Priest/Minister
Dr Richard Busby, who held the post of Head Master of Westminster School for 55 years, is buried beneath the pavement of the Choir.
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Thomas and Matthew Arnold
Writer, Poet and Historian
A memorial to Dr Thomas Arnold, famous head master, is now on a ledge in the nave, while son Matthew has two memorials.
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Joseph Addison
Poet and Playwright
In Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey is a marble statue of Joseph Addison, poet and essayist, by the sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott, erected in 1809.
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Letters
A weekly open letter to public servants from Claire Foster Gilbert, Director of the Westminster Abbey Institute.
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New Tower for Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 26th February 2015
Westminster Abbey has been granted planning permission by Westminster City Council to build a new stair and lift tower at the east end of the church. The tower will enable public access for the first time to the Abbey's eastern Triforium, an elevated internal gallery, which is to be transformed into a new museum and exhibition space: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. This will be the most significant addition to the building since Nicholas Hawksmoor's iconic west towers were completed in 1745.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on 23rd December 2018
Sunday, 23rd December 2018
In but a couple of days’ time the feast will be upon us.
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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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Henry III
Henry III rebuilt Westminster Abbey from 1245 and has a large tomb with an effigy in St Edward's chapel.
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Westminster Abbey to be lit for Lumiere London Festival
Monday, 4th January 2016
Westminster Abbey will be the spectacular backdrop for a light installation as part of Lumiere London, the city's first major light festival. The exterior of the Abbey will be lit each evening of the festival, from Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th January 2016.
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Fraternité Family Day: The Bayeux Tapestry and Beyond - May
Saturday, 18th May 2024
Explore how the drama of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, shaped the future of Westminster Abbey.
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Fraternité Family Day: The Bayeux Tapestry and Beyond
Saturday, 20th January 2024
Explore how the drama of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, shaped the future of Westminster Abbey.
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Fraternité Family Day: The Bayeux Tapestry and Beyond - February
Saturday, 17th February 2024
Explore how the drama of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, shaped the future of Westminster Abbey.
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Fraternité Family Day: The Bayeux Tapestry and Beyond - March
Saturday, 16th March 2024
Explore how the drama of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, shaped the future of Westminster Abbey.
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Coronavirus
Information about visiting the Abbey during COVID restrictions.
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Summer events season to celebrate Creation
Monday, 22nd April 2024
Westminster Abbey will celebrate the beauty and diversity of the natural world with Creation, a series of special events running throughout the summer.
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Abbey Choir Reveals Life Behind The Scenes
Friday, 27th May 2016
The Abbey held its first 'Chorister Experience' on Saturday 21st May. Thirteen boys, aged 6 to 10, attended the event which was designed to give an insight into the life of an Abbey chorister.
The Choir of Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey Choir School
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Her Majesty The Queen opens Jubilee Galleries
Friday, 8th June 2018
Her Majesty The Queen with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey on 8th June to open The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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The Duke of Sussex opens the 90th Field of Remembrance
His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex opened the Royal British Legion's 90th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th November 2018.