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A Reflection on Legacy
Friday, 5th June 2020
This week, the Downing Street website announced that Her Majesty the Queen has given her approval to the appointment of a new Dean of Bristol.
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Thomas Thynne
Politician
In the south choir aisle of Westminster Abbey is a monument to Thomas Thynne (Thynn) who was murdered in the Haymarket in London.
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Edward Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury
Politician
Edward Talbot, 8th Earl of Shrewsbury, was buried in St Edmund's chapel in Westminster Abbey. His wife Jane erected a large monument for him.
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Henry and James Cornewall
Sailor
In the entrance archway to the cloisters of Westminster Abbey is a large monument (36 feet high) to Captain James Cornewall (or Cornwall) of the Royal Navy.
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George, John, Arabella and Henrietta Churchill
Politician, Soldier and Sailor
Admiral George Churchill was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey and has a large monument. His sister Arabella is also buried. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough was briefly buried here then moved to Blenheim Palace.
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Drawings from a Life - Gabriella
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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ANZAC Day Service
Monday, 27th April 2009
Australian and New Zealand expatriates and visitors packed the Abbey for the annual ANZAC Day service which was also attended by HRH The Duke of Gloucester, representing Her Majesty The Queen.
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The Dedication of the Intelligence Services' Centenary Plaque
Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Dedication on Wednesday 14th October 2009 in the South Cloister of Westminster Abbey of a Plaque marking the Centenary of the Intelligence Services.
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HM The Queen attends service of Holy Communion at the Inauguration of the 9th General Synod
Monday, 22nd November 2010
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Holy Communion at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 23rd November 2010 to mark the Inauguration of the 9th General Synod of the Church of England.
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Duchess of Gloucester attends a Service to Mark the 40th Anniversary of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act
Wednesday, 30th March 2011
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester attended a Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 30th March 2011 to mark the 40th anniversary of the coming into effect of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act (1970).
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The Obamas Visit Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 24th May 2011
The President of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24 May 2011, the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
State Visit The Choir of Westminster Abbey President of the United States President Barack Obama Michelle Obama President Obama
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President of the Republic of Turkey visits Abbey
Tuesday, 22nd November 2011
The President of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Abdullah Gül, and Mrs Hayrünnisa Gül, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 22nd November 2011 during a State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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Princess Royal and Chilean Navy honour Lord Cochrane
Thursday, 19th May 2016
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined representatives of the Chilean Navy at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 19th May for the annual wreath-laying ceremony to honour Admiral Lord Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Chilean Naval Day.
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President of Indonesia visits Abbey
Wednesday, 31st October 2012
The President of the Republic of Indonesia laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 31st October 2012, as part of his official State Visit to the United Kingdom as the guest of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Portrait of The Queen back on display
Monday, 15th July 2013
The Coronation Theatre: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ralph Heimans goes back on public display in the Chapter House today following conservation work to repair damage to the painting which took place last month.
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Abbey Honours the Life and Work of Nelson Mandela
Monday, 3rd March 2014
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales represented Her Majesty The Queen at a Service to Celebrate the Life and Work of Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa, at Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd March 2014.
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Abbey Commemorates Victims of 2015 Attacks
Tuesday, 12th April 2016
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, representing Her Majesty The Queen, attended a Service of Solemn Commemoration for the Victims of the 2015 Terrorist Attacks in Tunisia at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 12th April 2016.
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Spirit of Windrush celebrated at Westminster Abbey
Friday, 22nd June 2018
The Queen was represented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London at a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 70th anniversary of the landing of the Windrush today.
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Lord Carrington remembered at Westminster Abbey service
Thursday, 31st January 2019
The Duke of Kent represented The Queen at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Carrington at Westminster Abbey today.
Lord Carrington memorial service HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH Princess Alexandra Sir John Major
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President Trump visits Westminster Abbey
Monday, 3rd June 2019
President Donald J. Trump visited Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd June on the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
