This lecture was recorded ahead of the A-Level English Masterclass Shakespeare’s Sisters online event on 20th March 2024. Please note all opinions are of the individual speaking and do not represent ...

Shakespeare biographer, Jonathan Bate: 'Indeed by the year 1612, Westminster Abbey had become such a popular tourist attraction that there were actually guides employed there who would give you ...

His translation of Lucan’s Pharsalia, published posthumously in 1719, and his publication of the first modern edition of Shakespeare’s plays (1709 ... for the service that was held in Westminster ...

A service to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will take place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May 2025 as the nation comes together to honour and pay tribute to ...

Westminster Abbey has been home to royal coronations since 1066 For nearly a thousand years, Westminster Abbey in London has played an important role in the British monarchy. The historic ...

The King and Queen worked tirelessly throughout, and when the war had ended the King supported proposals for the burial of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey. On 11th November 1920 George V ...

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 ...

It may seem surprising to find another large church standing so close to the might and magnificence of Westminster Abbey. Why was an additional church needed in such a position? To answer that ...

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The bells of Westminster Abbey are much-loved, often heard ringing out across the city to mark church festivals and significant events in the life of the nation. In November 2021, we celebrate 50 ...