News & media - Westminster Abbey
WEBSep 26, 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
WEB2 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 …
James O‘Donnell honoured in New Year list - Westminster Abbey
WEBJan 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.
Abbey to re-open for visiting from 21st May | Westminster Abbey
WEBWestminster Abbey is preparing to welcome back visitors again on Friday 21st May, following the current closure due to coronavirus restrictions. Opening the Abbey in May is conditional on the basis that Step 3 of the Government's roadmap for the re-opening of indoor venues is met.
James O’Donnell secures role at Yale University - Westminster Abbey
WEBMay 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.
Events at Westminster Abbey
WEBSep 8, 2024 · Events at Westminster Abbey. Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families and more – there’s something for everyone at the Abbey. Many of our events are free and open to anyone. Our in-person events are held at Westminster Abbey, London. Our online events are available worldwide.
Visit - Westminster Abbey
WEBTop things to see and do at the Abbey Royal tombs. Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of seventeen British monarchs, including King Edward the Confessor, King Henry V and Queen Elizabeth I.
Happy ending for Brontë memorial in 85th anniversary year
WEBThursday, 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
WEBMar 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.
News archive - Westminster Abbey
WEBSep 15, 2024 · An archive of news stories from Westminster Abbey, dating from 2003 to the present day.