News & media - Westminster Abbey
Nov 7, 2024 · News & media. Westminster Abbey is royal church offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history. We welcome press enquiries, and offer an out-of-hours service for urgent media calls.
A royal church | Westminster Abbey
2 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.
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 ...
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Dean of Westminster appointed Chair of the RSCM
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, will succeed Lord Gill as the next Chair of the Council of the Royal School of Church Music. The RSCM was formed in 1927 at Westminster Abbey by Sir Sidney Nicholson, to improve the quality and provision of music in parish churches.
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.
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.
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.
News archive - Westminster Abbey
4 days ago · An archive of news stories from Westminster Abbey, dating from 2003 to the present day.
Abbey releases A-Z of family activities - Westminster Abbey
Apr 7, 2020 · Abbey releases A-Z of family activities. Tuesday, 7th April 2020. Staging a royal coronation at home, making up a secret sign language and navigation games are amongst the new activities being released online by the Abbey to keep families occupied during isolation. Perfect for primary-aged children they have been designed to spark creativity ...