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Abbey releases Order of Service for Warrior centenary
Wednesday, 11th November 2020
This morning, a special service will mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey on 11 November 1920.
Special Service Grave of the Unknown Warrior Armistice HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
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Music
Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
High above the Abbey floor, the Galleries in the beautiful 13th century triforium display our greatest treasures and tell the story of our thousand-year history.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.
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Lord Carrington remembered at Westminster Abbey service
The Duke of Kent represented The Queen at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Carrington at Westminster Abbey today.
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Robert Marsh
Robert Marsh was Receiver General of Westminster Abbey and was buried in the north cloister. He was appointed joint Receiver with J.H. Gell in 1854.
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London Mayors attend annual Evensong
Monday, 19th October 2015
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 18th October 2015.
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Alleyn’s School celebrates 400th anniversary
A service of thanksgiving and commemoration to mark the 400th anniversary of Alleyn’s School was held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 18th January 2019.
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London Mayors attend Abbey Evensong
Monday, 21st October 2019
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 20th October 2019.
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Charles Walter Congreve
Priest/Minister
In the south cloister is the grave of Charles Walter Congreve, archdeacon of Armagh. He was a son of John Congreve of Congreve in Staffordshire.
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John Seward
John Seward was buried in the south ambulatory on 6th April 1624 but he has no marker. He was of Stoke under Hamdon in Somerset.
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Rebecca Folliott
The Honourable Rebecca Folliott was buried in the north ambulatory on 9th September 1697. She was a daughter of Henry, Lord Folliott of Ballyshannon, Ireland.
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Mary, Countess of Kent
Mary, Countess of Kent was buried in St Paul's chapel in Westminster Abbey on 20th March 1644 but nothing marks her grave.
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The Litlyngton Missal
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Litlyngton Missal, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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Ralph Selby
Priest/Minister
Ralph Selby, a learned monk in the Benedictine Westminster Abbey, died in 1420 and was buried in the south ambulatory.
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Employment opportunities
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Jo Cox MP remembered at St Margaret’s Service
A Service of Prayer and Remembrance to Commemorate Jo Cox MP was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 20th June at 4.00pm.
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New Lord Mayor welcomed by Abbey
Monday, 3rd July 2017
Westminster Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor: Matins, attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Ian Adams, and Councillors of the City of Westminster, was held at Westminster Abbey.
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London Mayors attend Evensong together
Monday, 16th October 2017
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 15th October 2017.
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William Bishop
The ashes of William Bishop were buried in the west cloister. He held the post of Clerk of Works at the Abbey from 1928-1955.