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Walk to mark International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition

August 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Walk to mark International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition
Rector of Bath Abbey Guy Bridgewater, Bath MP Wera Hobhouse and Polly Andrews, Learning Officer at Bath Abbey looking at the Abbey's memorials in the North transept
On this UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, some of our Abbey team will be taking part in a walking conversation around Bath about our city’s legacy of slavery hosted by artist Richard…
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Bath Abbey welcomes its very first Organ Scholar

August 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Bath Abbey welcomes its very first Organ Scholar
David Bryson
The Music Department at Bath Abbey will be joined by its very first Organ Scholar, David Bryson, in September. Following success in his A Levels, David has secured a place at the University of Bath to study Computer Science and…
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Abbey opening late to visitors on Thursdays throughout August

August 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Abbey opening late to visitors on Thursdays throughout August
Bath Abbey Summer Nights
This August, we will be staying open past our usual closing time so that visitors can explore the Abbey and enjoy the atmosphere after hours for our event, Summer Nights. Every Thursday in August (5, 12, 19 & 26), we’ll…
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‘Dark Shadows’ poem written in response to memorials’ links to colonialism and slave trade

July 20, 2021 | Comments Off on ‘Dark Shadows’ poem written in response to memorials’ links to colonialism and slave trade
Mark De Lisser
Bath-based poet, Mark De’Lisser, has written a poem, ‘Dark Shadows’, in response to the memorials in Bath Abbey and their links to colonialism and slavery. You can watch Mark performing his poem here or read it in full on our…
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Abbey Choirs on tour!

July 14, 2021 | Comments Off on Abbey Choirs on tour!
Bath Abbey choirs of Girls and Lay-clerks singing at a service
The Abbey Choirs are greatly looking forward to their forthcoming tours, with the Boys, Girls and Lay-clerks visiting Gloucester and St Pauls Cathedrals. The Boys will be singing at Gloucester Cathedral on the weekend of 17 and 18 July. They’ll…
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Bath Abbey holds concert using 4 hands, 4 feet and 3 instruments

July 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Bath Abbey holds concert using 4 hands, 4 feet and 3 instruments
A view looking up at the pipes of the Klais Organ at Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey will be hosting a unique concert on Friday 9 July at 6.30pm that will feature two of the Abbey musicians playing with 4 hands, 4 feet and 3 different instruments. The concert forms part of the Abbey’s Evening…
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South West Moon Landing

July 1, 2021 | Comments Off on South West Moon Landing
Museum of the Moon
In 2021, Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon artwork enters its south west phase, as it lands in three cities in the South West. There will be three opportunities to see the Moon at three different Church of England buildings,…
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Bath Abbey to take part in 200th anniversary of the Ellacombe Chimes

June 24, 2021 | Comments Off on Bath Abbey to take part in 200th anniversary of the Ellacombe Chimes
Ringing the Ellacombe Chimes
Bath Abbey will be taking part in a worldwide celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of a unique bell-ringing invention, the Ellacombe Chimes, on Saturday 26 June. The Abbey bells will be chiming at 12midday this Saturday to mark the…
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New purpose-built home for Bath Abbey Choir

June 21, 2021 | Comments Off on New purpose-built home for Bath Abbey Choir
e of the Bath Abbey Boys Choir and Huw Williams, Director of Music, during practice session in Song School
The Bath Abbey Choir has now resumed singing in their new home as another significant milestone in Bath Abbey’s multi-faceted Footprint project was reached. A new purpose-built Song School for the Abbey’s choirs, visiting choirs and musicians has been in…
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Bath Abbey To Host Panel Discussion To Learn From Legacy Of Slavery To Shape The Future

June 21, 2021 | Comments Off on Bath Abbey To Host Panel Discussion To Learn From Legacy Of Slavery To Shape The Future
Panelists for Bath Abbey and legacy of slavery panel discussion
Bath Abbey is hosting a panel discussion to explore the Abbey’s historical connections with slavery and empire, and how we can all learn from the past to shape the future. The event will be held on 25 June, 7.00-8.30pm via…
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Bath Abbey Annual Review 2023-2024

The Annual Review for 2023-2024 is now available here. If you'd like a printed copy, we kindly ask if you could please download and print this yourself, as we're only printing a small number of copies this year.

 

Bath Abbey Weekly Notice Sheet

This weekly publication, distributed in our Sunday services, includes information about our services, upcoming events as well as our community and prayer groups. This will be sent to you by email if you use the sign up. Or, you can download the latest week below: