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What is Easter?
Lent and Easter can be times of reflection, hope and new beginnings for communities all over the world. Take on the kindness challenge in our Lent series and discover how C.S. Lewis' Narnia parallels the Christian story celebrated at Westminster Abbey.
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Battle of Britain
The Grave of the Unknown Warrior is one of the most famous remembrance memorials in the country but Westminster Abbey's connections to remembrance stretch far beyond this grave's poppy border. Unearth the story of the Unknown Warrior, make a poppy and explore the stained-glass windows of the RAF chapel.
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Jubilee
Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.
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Written in the stars
Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin are just some of the names in Scientists' Corner at Westminster Abbey. These scientists buried and remembered here made incredible contributions to our understanding of the world around us. Put your thinking cap on as we explore the natural world and beyond.
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Story Building - Place
After Geoffrey Chaucer was buried here, Poets’ Corner became the place where many other creative people were buried and remembered. This space in the Abbey’s South Transept remembers people who have explored the world in all sorts of creative ways. Stretch your creative muscles with these videos.
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What is the Team Programme?
Since its foundation in 1976, The Prince’s Trust has supported over a million young people aged 11-30 through a range of courses, grants and mentoring support. The Trust’s work assists young people to improve skills, increase self-confidence and helps them to move into jobs, education, training and volunteering. David Williams, from the Trust’s Delivery Partnership and Volunteering Team, explores how partnering with Westminster Abbey helps fulfil these aims.
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Exploring the Abbey
Peckham Park Baptist Church approached us to support their half term “Apprentice Challenge”. Young people were tasked with exploring and understanding the Abbey before presenting their sales pitch inspired by their favourite area of this great church.
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Uncovering Hidden Histories
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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Look closer
Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.
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Members of the Royal Family honour war dead
TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th November.
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Abbey marks 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Westminster Abbey marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Sunday 20th September 2020.
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HRH The Duchess of Cornwall honours war dead
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall opened the 93rd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 11th November 2021.
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Former prime ministers attend funeral of Jack Dromey MP
Former prime ministers attend funeral of Jack Dromey MP: The funeral of the Jack Dromey MP was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 31st January. The Labour MP for.
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Abbey marks anniversary of Grenfell tragedy
A Memorial Service to mark the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy was held in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 14th June 2022.
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St Margaret’s holds Parliament service to mark Centenary
Tuesday, 6th November 2018
A service for Parliament to mark the centenary of the end of World War I was held at St Margaret's Church on 6th November 2018.
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St Margaret's Church
St. Margaret’s is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s sometimes called ‘the parish Church of the House of Commons’. Everyone’s welcome to visit.
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Her Majesty The Queen attends the Commonwealth Service
Her Majesty The Queen led the congregation at the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th March 2020.
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Abbey marks 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey.
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Members of The Royal Family attend Commonwealth Day service
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall led the congregation at the annual Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey on Monday 14th March 2022.
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Westminster Abbey honour for Sir John Gielgud
A memorial stone to Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of the twentieth century, was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 26th April 2022.