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1784 - Kieran
In 2017, Westminster Abbey invited young people from around London to respond to the stories and memories held in the fabric of the building. These young consultants reflected on their experience through a variety of outcomes creating a vibrant and eclectic body of work.
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The Last Supper
A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster
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A King's tribute
Honouring the Unknown Warrior, a centenary after his burial in Westminster Abbey.
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Edward VIII
King Edward VIII abdicated the throne before he could be crowned and was succeeded by his brother King George VI.
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Battle of Britain Sunday 2009
Monday, 21st September 2009
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2009.
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Herbert Edward Ryle
Dean and Priest/Minister
The grave of Herbert Edward Ryle, Dean of Westminster, is in the centre of the nave, near the grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Metropolitan Police Roll of Honour
In the nave Abbey is a Roll of Honour book for members of the Metropolitan Police who died in the 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 wars.
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Alan Campbell Don
Dean and Priest/Minister
Alan Campbell Don K.C.V.O. was Dean of Westminster from 1946 to 1959 and his ashes are buried in the nave. He was born in Scotland.
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Sir William Walton
Musician and Composer
In the north choir aisle of Westminster Abbey is a memorial stone for the eminent composer Sir William Walton.
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Abbey marks 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2024.
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Battle of Britain Service
Monday, 8th September 2008
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will attend Westminster Abbey's Battle of Britain Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 21st September.
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Westminster Abbey reveals Cromwell’s original grave
Tuesday, 4th August 2009
Visitors to Westminster Abbey until the end of August will be able to see the original grave of English Civil War revolutionary Oliver Cromwell for the first time in over 60 years.
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Royal Wedding Bouquet Returned to Abbey
Sunday, 1st May 2011
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey back to the Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Queen and Duke of Edinburgh Attend VE Day Service
Sunday, 10th May 2015
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving Marking the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 10th May 2015.
Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Duke of York HRH The Earl of Wessex HRH The Duke of Kent VE Day
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Westminster Abbey to celebrate HM The Queen’s reign with Hockney window
Monday, 21st November 2016
David Hockney, one of Britain’s most influential contemporary artists, has accepted an invitation from Westminster Abbey to design a stained glass window to celebrate the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Royal wedding bouquet to rest on Warrior’s Grave
Sunday, 20th May 2018
The Duchess of Sussex has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Royal wedding bouquet rests on Warrior’s grave
Saturday, 13th October 2018
Princess Eugenie has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Eric Symes Abbott
Dean and Priest/Minister
The ashes of former Dean of Westminster Eric Symes Abbott are buried in the nave near the altar there, with a portland stone tablet.
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Henry V and Catherine de Valois
Henry’s tomb is below his elaborate chantry chapel in Westminster Abbey. His funeral armour and the effigy of his wife, Catherine de Valois, can be seen in the Abbey Galleries.
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Westminster Abbey sends condolences to His Majesty The King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday, 8th September 2022
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle OBE, has sent his condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.
