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4 days ago · An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey has become a treasure house of artefacts. This is also the coronation church where some of the most significant people in Britain's history are buried or commemorated. Discover our history.
James O‘Donnell honoured in New Year list - Westminster Abbey
Jan 2, 2023 · James O’Donnell left his position at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day after 23 years of service. He will take up a new position as a Professor in the Yale School of Music and Yale Institute of Sacred Music later this month. James O'Donnell will also be Organist Emeritus at Westminster Abbey.
James O’Donnell secures role at Yale University - Westminster Abbey
May 14, 2024 · James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, has been appointed as Professor in the Yale School of Music and Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He will leave the Abbey this Christmas.
Happy ending for Brontë memorial in 85th anniversary year
Thursday, 26th September 2024. The Brontë memorial in Westminster Abbey has been amended to include the diaereses (dots) over the ‘e’ of the names of the literary sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne, which have been missing from the memorial since its installation 85 years ago, following an approach from journalist and Brontë historian ...
Abbey to close in late April for Coronation preparations
Mar 6, 2023 · To prepare for the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on Saturday 6th May the Abbey will be closed to visitors and worshippers from Tuesday 25th April and will re-open on Monday 8th May.
Abbey opens its doors and welcomes two Archbishops
Jun 15, 2020 · Two of the country’s most senior church leaders visited Westminster Abbey today (Monday 15th June) when the Great West Door opened for the first time in three months since churches were closed for the Covid-19 lockdown. Following Government guidance, the Abbey now has re-opened for private prayer.
Covid vaccination centre opens in Poets' Corner - Westminster …
The NHS today opens a new Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Westminster Abbey. Run by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of the local GP network, it will provide up to two thousand life-saving jabs each week in the south transept which is home to the world-famous Poets’ Corner where more than 100 poets and writers ...
Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral
Three members of the Abbey staff have been honoured for their role in the funeral of The Late Queen last September. The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor, was awarded the MVO (Member of the Royal Victorian Order).
Westminster Abbey is open to visitors once again
May 21, 2021 · Dates and times for visiting the Abbey have been confirmed until the end of June. Initially opening on Fridays and Saturdays, the Abbey will also be open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 7 th June. More dates will be announced in due …