Dame Judi Dench reads from Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene 2 Westminster Abbey 2018-09-11 | Dame Judi Dench reads from Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene 2, at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Sir Peter Hall, held at Westminster Abbey on 11th September 2018
Evensong of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey | Saturday 19th October Westminster Abbey 2024-10-19 | Watch this service of choral music, scripture readings and prayers live from Westminster Abbey. During this service we will be celebrating the life of St Edward the Confessor, the king and saint whose shrine lies at the heart of the Abbey.The service will be sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and music will include:Anton Bruckner - Locus iste a Deo factus estWilliam Smith - ResponsesSir Charles Villers Stanford - in CCharles Hubert Parry - Hear my words, ye peopleHenry Smart - Postlude in DView the complete Order of Service: westminster-abbey.org/order-of-service?id=14203
Evensong | Saturday 26th October 2024 Westminster Abbey 2024-10-17 | Watch our service of choral music, scripture readings and prayers on Saturday 26th October.The service will be sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and music will include:Felix Mendelssohn - Beati mortui in Domino morientes deincepsThomas Tallis - ResponsesTomás Luis de Victoria - Magnificat septimi toniplainsong - Nunc dimittis secundi toniRichard Sheppard - In pace in idipsum dormiam et requiescamJohann Sebastian Bach - Fantasia and Fugue in C minorView the complete Order of Service: westminster-abbey.org/order-of-service?id=14233
The Brownings: the poets #brownings #literature #poetry #history #westminsterabbey Westminster Abbey 2024-10-15 | Meet the Brownings – a Victorian married couple. Discover more about their memorial in Westminster Abbey. In October and November, Westminster Abbey are running a season of events to celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/robert-and-elizabeth-barrett-browning
The Brownings: their lives, memorial and poetry Westminster Abbey 2024-10-15 | Meet the Brownings – a Victorian married couple. Without poetry, there wouldn’t have been a love story for Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning... Poets’ Corner is a literary pilgrimage like no other. Join us this season as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/robert-and-elizabeth-barrett-browning
Evensong for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor | Saturday 12th October 2024 Westminster Abbey 2024-10-13 | Watch our service of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems), scripture readings and prayers as we mark Edwardtide.During Edwardtide we celebrate the life of St Edward the Confessor, the king and saint whose shrine lies at the heart of the Abbey. St Edward was canonised in 1161, and to this day pilgrims come to pray at his shrine.The service will be sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and music will include:Thomas Mudd - Let thy merciful ears, O LordMatthew Martin - ResponsesFrancis Jackson - in GPhilip Moore - Lo, God is hereHerbert Howells - PaeanView the complete Order of Service: westminster-abbey.org/order-of-service?id=14174
A place called Poets Corner Westminster Abbey 2024-10-12 | Have you ever heard of a place called Poets’ Corner? This special corner of Westminster Abbey is filled with the names of some of Britain’s finest writers, including creators of some of the world’s most well-known and beloved children’s characters. Come on a poetic adventure and discover some of the wonders that can be found here. To discover more about writers at the Abbey, and take part in some creative activities at home, check out further videos here: westminster-abbey.org/learning/families/at-home/writers-and-thinkers If you’d like to visit Westminster Abbey with your family, you can book tickets here: westminster-abbey.org/visit-us If you’d like to attend a church service, any time of the year, then check service details here: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times Keep up to date with everything that the Abbey has to offer by joining our mailing list: westminster-abbey.org/join-our-mailing-list #WAbbeyFun
Alfred, Lord Tennyson: the poet #tennyson #literature #poetry #history #westminsterabbey Westminster Abbey 2024-10-08 | Learn more about Alfred Lord Tennyson and why he was so famous as a poet during the Victorian era. In October and November, Westminster Abbey are running a season of events to celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Alfred, Lord Tennyson: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/alfred-lord-tennyson
Alfred, Lord Tennyson: his life, memorial and poetry Westminster Abbey 2024-10-08 | In Victorian England, everyone knew these three names – Queen Victoria, Prime Minister William Gladstone, and a poet called Alfred, Lord Tennyson. So why was this poet so famous? Poets’ Corner is a literary pilgrimage like no other. Join us this season as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Alfred, Lord Tennyson: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/alfred-lord-tennyson
Introducing: The King Charles III Sacristy Westminster Abbey 2024-10-03 | The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, introduces The King Charles III Sacristy - a new building being constructed at Westminster Abbey to transform the welcome offered to the visitors who come from around the world to enjoy one of the world's great churches.You can find out more about this exciting project and how to support us at: www.westminster-abbey.org/sacristy
Designing: The King Charles III Sacristy Westminster Abbey 2024-10-03 | Architect Ptolemy Dean describes the inspiration behind his design for The King Charles III Sacristy - a new building being constructed at Westminster Abbey on the footprint of Henry III's lost medieval sacristy.You can find out more about this exciting project and how to support us at: www.westminster-abbey.org/sacristy
Highlights: Service to mark the opening of the Legal Year Westminster Abbey 2024-10-01 | A look at the annual service at Westminster Abbey that dates to 1897.
John Milton: the poet #milton #literature #poetry #history #westminsterabbey Westminster Abbey 2024-10-01 | John Milton was a Stuart like no other. Find out more about his most famous work Paradise Lost. In October and November, Westminster Abbey are running a season of events to celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about John Milton: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/john-milton
John Milton: his life, memorial and poetry Westminster Abbey 2024-10-01 | John Milton was a Stuart like no other. A civil servant under Oliver Cromwell, involved in the death of a king, advocator for the abolition of the Church of England, and even after going blind, a writer of epic poetry... Poets’ Corner is a literary pilgrimage like no other. Join us this season as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about John Milton: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/john-milton
Sung Eucharist - St. Michael and All Angels | Monday 30th September 2024 Westminster Abbey 2024-10-01 | This is a service of Word and Sacrament in which the Holy Scriptures are read, a sermon is preached, prayers are offered, and bread and wine are consecrated and received as the body and blood of Jesus Christ.The service will be sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and music will include:Christopher Tye - Missa Euge boneRalph Vaughan Williams - O taste and seeMarcel Dupré - Allegro deciso (Évocation)View the complete Order of Service: westminster-abbey.org/order-of-service?id=14122
The Charles Gore Lecture: The Poetics of Life with Professor Catherine Pickstock Westminster Abbey 2024-09-27 | Professor Catherine Pickstock gave the 2024 Charles Gore Lecture at Westminster Abbey on 18th September 2024. In a lecture titled 'The Poetics of Life: Life as Poetry', Pickstock argued that 'to live poetically is to participate in the Trinitarian generation of image and its fulfilment as intellect or spirit'.Catherine Pickstock is the Norris-Hulse Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. She is the author of several books in philosophical theology, the most recent being Aspects of Truth (2021). She is currently the recipient of a Leverhulme Research Fellowship for a project entitled Platonic Poetics.Find out more about the Charles Gore lectures: westminster-abbey.org/institute/charles-gore-memorial-lecturesWorship at Westminster Abbey: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-timesVoice & Verse at Westminster Abbey: westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season
Ben Jonson: his poetry #jonson #literature #poetry #history #westminsterabbey Westminster Abbey 2024-09-24 | Hear a few lines of poetry written by Ben Jonson, a prolific Renaissance writer with a rather unusual burial. In October and November, Westminster Abbey are running a season of events to celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Ben Jonson: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/ben-jonson
Ben Jonson: his life, memorial and poetry Westminster Abbey 2024-09-24 | O rare Ben Jonson, we read on his stone. This prolific Renaissance writer, second only to Shakespeare, led an unusual life, and had an even more unusual burial. Watch to discover more... Poets’ Corner is a literary pilgrimage like no other. Join us this season as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Ben Jonson: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/ben-jonson
Evensong | Sunday 22 September 2024 Westminster Abbey 2024-09-23 | Watch our service of choral music (psalms, canticles, and anthems), scripture readings and prayers live from Westminster Abbey.The service will be sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and music will include:Herbert Howells - I will lift up mine eyesRichard Ayleward - ResponsesT. Tertius - Noble in B minorJoy Williams - Almighty God, look down with mercyJohann Sebastian Bach - Fugue in E flatView the complete Order of Service: westminster-abbey.org/order-of-service?id=14085
What is St Margarets Church? Westminster Abbey 2024-09-21 | Did you know that right next door to Westminster Abbey is another historic church? Find out more about the people buried and remembered here, and what happens in the church today, with help from some very special narrators. If you’d like to discover more about St Margaret’s Church, you can find out more information here: westminster-abbey.org/st-margarets-church If you’d like to visit St Margaret’s, and Westminster Abbey, you can book tickets here: westminster-abbey.org/visit-us If you’d like to attend a service at the Abbey, see details here: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times Keep up to date with everything that the Abbey has to offer by joining our mailing list: westminster-abbey.org/join-our-mailing-list #WAbbeyFun
At the Abbey by Tanaka Fuego Westminster Abbey 2024-09-19 | Watch this poetic interpretation of Westminster Abbey by Tanaka Fuego, a spoken word poet and performer from London. In October and November, Westminster Abbey are running a season of events to celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season
Edmund Spenser: his poetry #spenser #literature #poetry #history #westminsterabbey Westminster Abbey 2024-09-17 | Listen to a few lines of poetry written by Edmund Spenser, the poet's poet of the Elizabethan era.In October and November, Westminster Abbey are running a season of events to celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Edmund Spenser: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/edmund-spenser
Edmund Spenser: his life, memorial and poetry Westminster Abbey 2024-09-17 | Meet Edmund Spenser, the poet’s poet of the Elizabethan era. Writing the longest poem in the English language, watch to learn more about a poet of faith who broke away from tradition to create verse that reflected his own voice... Poets’ Corner is a literary pilgrimage like no other. Join us this season as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Edmund Spenser: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/edmund-spenser
Geoffrey Chaucer: the poet #chaucer #literature #poetry #history #westminsterabbey Westminster Abbey 2024-09-10 | Who was Geoffrey Chaucer and why was he buried in Poets' Corner at Westminster Abbey? In October and November, Westminster Abbey are running a season of events to celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Geoffrey Chaucer: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/geoffrey-chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer: his life, memorial and poetry Westminster Abbey 2024-09-10 | Introducing Geoffrey Chaucer, the Father of English Poetry. Find out why he was buried in Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey and how little it had to do with him being a poet... Poets’ Corner is a literary pilgrimage like no other. Join us this season as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season Find out more about Geoffrey Chaucer: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/geoffrey-chaucer
Voice and Verse: a season of events at Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey 2024-09-03 | Poets’ Corner is a literary pilgrimage like no other. Join us this season as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses. Explore events today: www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season
Creation: A Priests Perspective 6/6 #christianity #creation #faith Westminster Abbey 2024-07-19 | The Reverend Mark Birch shares his view on Creation as a Christian priest, as part of Westminster Abbey’s summer season. Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/events/summer-seasonWestminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
Where is Englands Oldest Garden? Westminster Abbey 2024-07-13 | Have you heard about England’s Oldest Garden, hidden behind medieval walls in central London? Where can you find it? What is grown there? And just how old is it? As part of Westminster Abbey’s ‘Creation’ season, join us to learn more about this wonderful wildlife space and all it has to offer. Find more information about Westminster Abbey’s Creation Season here: westminster-abbey.org/events/summer-season If you’d like to visit the Abbey to explore College Garden further, you can book tickets here: westminster-abbey.org/visit-us If you’d like to attend a service at the Abbey, see details here: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times Keep up to date with everything that the Abbey has to offer by joining our mailing list: westminster-abbey.org/join-our-mailing-list #WAbbeyFun
Creation: A Priests Perspective 5/6 #christianity #creation #faith Westminster Abbey 2024-07-05 | The Reverend Mark Birch shares his view on Creation as a Christian priest, as part of Westminster Abbey’s summer season. Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/events/summer-seasonWestminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
Canada Club Chairs Westminster Abbey 2024-07-01 | In 1949, the Canada Club gifted Westminster Abbey two chairs and faldstools in memory of Canadian soldiers who fell in World War II. Used by members of the Royal Family for our most important services, they are kept safe in the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor.This film was created as part of a pilot project, Commonwealth Connections: Canada, in which Canadian schools can learn more about the connections between Canada, the Commonwealth and Westminster Abbey. Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/learning/schools/commonwealth-connectionsDiscover more about the annual celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey: westminster-abbey.org/history/explore-our-history/celebrating-the-commonwealth
Esther John sermon | 26 November | The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Westminster Abbey 2024-06-28 | The Right Reverend Anthony Ball discusses the life of Esther John, who was inspired to become a teacher after reading The Bible. She was found murdered in her bed at the age of 30.A statue of Esther John can be found above Westminster Abbey's Great West Door. This statue is one of the Abbey's ten modern martyrs of the 20th-century. The modern martyrs represent Christians who gave up their lives for their beliefs.This sermon is part of the Noble Army of Martyrs series, which marks the 25th anniversary of statues' installation. The sermons will focus on the lives of those depicted, their ongoing resonance, and legacy for the Church.About the Modern Martyrs: westminster-abbey.org/history/explore-our-history/modern-martyrsAbout Esther John: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/esther-johnWorship at the Abbey: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times
Janani Luwum sermon | 19 November | The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Westminster Abbey 2024-06-26 | The Right Reverend Anthony Ball discusses the life of Janani Luwum, the former Archbishop of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Boga-Zaire who protested against Idi Amin's reign. He was later killed. A statue of Janani Luwum can be found above Westminster Abbey's Great West Door. This statue is one of the Abbey's ten modern martyrs of the 20th-century. The modern martyrs represent Christians who gave up their lives for their beliefs.This sermon is part of the Noble Army of Martyrs series, which marks the 25th anniversary of statues' installation. The sermons will focus on the lives of those depicted, their ongoing resonance, and legacy for the Church.About the Modern Martyrs: westminster-abbey.org/history/explore-our-history/modern-martyrsAbout Janani Luwum: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/janani-luwum#i11957Worship at the Abbey: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times
Martin Luther King Jr. sermon | 10 December | The Reverend David Stanton Westminster Abbey 2024-06-26 | The Reverend David Stanton discusses the life of Martin Luther King Jr, who was a leading voice in the civil rights movement in the United States. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and he was murdered four years later. A statue of Martin Luther King Jr can be found above Westminster Abbey's Great West Door. This statue is one of the Abbey's ten modern martyrs of the 20th-century. The modern martyrs represent Christians who gave up their lives for their beliefs.This sermon is part of the Noble Army of Martyrs series, which marks the 25th anniversary of statues' installation. The sermons will focus on the lives of those depicted, their ongoing resonance, and legacy for the Church.About the Modern Martyrs: westminster-abbey.org/history/explore-our-history/modern-martyrsAbout Martin Luther King Jr: westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/martin-luther-king-jr#i11958Worship at the Abbey: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times
Creation: A Priests Perspective 4/6 #christianity #creation #faith Westminster Abbey 2024-06-21 | The Reverend Mark Birch shares his view on Creation as a Christian priest, as part of Westminster Abbey’s summer season. Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/events/summer-seasonWestminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
Mindful Moments Westminster Abbey 2024-06-20 | From wherever you are in the world, enjoy this guided reflection which encourages you to focus on the small details and notice the nature around you. Connecting with and noticing nature is proven to help our mental health and is connected to eco-conscious actions. Use the skills you learn on this reflection to connect with nature around you in your everyday life.This is a digital version of a Wellbeing Wander - part of the Creation Season at Westminster Abbey, a series of events that explore our interconnectedness with the natural world: westminster-abbey.org/events/summer-season
Creation: A Priests Perspective 3/6 #christianity #creation #faith Westminster Abbey 2024-06-07 | The Reverend Mark Birch shares his view on Creation as a Christian priest, as part of Westminster Abbey’s summer season. Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/events/summer-seasonWestminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
Creation: A Priests Perspective 2/6 #christianity #creation #faith Westminster Abbey 2024-05-31 | The Reverend Mark Birch shares his view on Creation as a Christian priest, as part of Westminster Abbey’s summer season. Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/events/summer-seasonWestminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
Creation: A Priests Perspective 1/6 #christianity #creation #faith Westminster Abbey 2024-05-17 | The Reverend Mark Birch shares his view on Creation as a Christian priest, as part of Westminster Abbey’s summer season. Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/events/summer-seasonWestminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
The Dean visits homelessness charity The Passage Westminster Abbey 2024-05-15 | The Dean of Westminster, The Reverend Dr David Hoyle, visited leading homelessness charity The Passage to meet staff, volunteers and service users. The Abbey, a neighbour of The Passage in the heart of Westminster, has made a £500,000 donation to the charity to support its No Night Out initiative, which works with people at risk of spending a first night on the streets, providing them with emergency accommodation while its staff offer one-to-one support to move them into safe and sustainable housing. Find out more about The Passage's vital work, and how the Abbey donation will support it over the coming years: passage.org.uk
Sermon | Ascension Day 2024 Westminster Abbey 2024-05-12 | In his Ascension Day sermon, Acting Minor Canon Ralph Godsall talks about the significance and importance of the day and the different truths it offers. Ascension Day occurs forty days after Easter Day and it marks Christ’s Ascension into heaven. It is a celebration of the power and authority of the lordship of the risen Christ and the commissioning of his disciples to continue his work.The Ascension is closely connected with the theme of mission and anticipates the birth of the worldwide Church.Worship at the Abbey: westminster-abbey.org/worship-musicSermons: westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/sermons
Westminster Abbey Institute: The Spirit of Our Politics Westminster Abbey 2024-05-08 | Join Michael Wear and Marvin Rees in conversation as they discuss a distinctly Christian approach to politics.Michael Wear, president and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life in Washington DC, argues in his new book The Spirit of Our Politics that we need a new paradigm of political involvement that might take inspiration from Christian wisdom and tradition, honed over many centuries.As elections take place in 2024 on both sides of the Atlantic, Wear, in conversation with Marvin Rees, the mayor of Bristol, will discuss a distinctly Christian approach to politics that results in healing rather than division, kindness rather than hatred, and hope rather than despair.
Coronation Anniversary: The role of Sub-Organist #coronation #organist Westminster Abbey 2024-05-06 | Sub-Organist, Peter Holder talks about what his duties were on the day of the Coronation.
Coronation Anniversary: What it was like on Coronation day #coronation #coronationday Westminster Abbey 2024-05-06 | Head Verger, Martin Castledine talks about what it was like on the day of the Coronation and what a privilege it was.
Coronation Anniversary: Religious meaning of the Coronation #coronation #christianity Westminster Abbey 2024-05-06 | Precentor The Reverend Mark Birch discusses what he believes the religious meaning of the Coronation ceremony is.
Coronation Anniversary: Coronation Chair and Stone of Destiny #coronation #stoneofdestiny Westminster Abbey 2024-05-06 | Head of Collections, Tony Trowles talks about the Coronation Chair and Stone of Destiny during Coronation preparations.
Coronation Anniversary: Seating the Royal Family and congregation #coronation #royalfamily Westminster Abbey 2024-05-05 | Head of Events and Marketing, Lorraine Rossdale talks about arranging the seating for 2,300 people at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen.
Coronation Anniversary: Caring for the Coronation Chair #coronation #coronationchair Westminster Abbey 2024-05-05 | Conservator Krista Blessley talks about the work that went into caring for the Coronation Chair and how she is a part of the chair's history.
Coronation Anniversary: Building the Coronation Theatre #coronation #coronation2023 Westminster Abbey 2024-05-05 | Clerk of the Works, Ian Bartlett talks about the construction of the Coronation Theatre and what it was like to be at Westminster Abbey during the ceremony.
Looking back at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla Westminster Abbey 2024-05-04 | On the first anniversary of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen, members of the Westminster Abbey team talk about the planning and work that went into preparing the Abbey for the first coronation in 70 years. From the Dean's Verger to Clerk of the Works, those involved discuss what it was like to be part of the 2023 coronation service.#coronation #coronation2023 Thumbnail photo: Aaron Chown / PA Wire
Creation: a season of events at Westminster Abbey #nature #heritage #faith Westminster Abbey 2024-05-03 | Find out more: westminster-abbey.org/events/summer-seasonWestminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
Address | The Dean of Westminster | ANZAC Day 2024 | Westminster Abbey 2024-04-28 | In his Address, The Dean speaks about those who died at Gallipoli and those who have died in conflict since whilst drawing upon ideas the Book of Revelation wants to offer us: We should be known not forgotten. We belong together not apart. The Dean also tells a personal story about his Grandfather, who was saved by his bible and a cigarette case during the First World War.ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915. What followed was one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War.In Australia and New Zealand, ANZAC Day not only commemorates those first landings at Gallipoli, but also all Australians and New Zealanders who have given of themselves in the service of their countries and communities in the years since.Westminster Abbey has been closely associated with ANZAC Day commemorations from the very beginning. Services of Commemoration and Thanksgiving continue to be held regularly at the Abbey.
