Evensong in the Abbey on Sunday 17th August marked the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, when the Second World War finally came to an end.

Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God ...

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William Wilberforce, MP, who took up the cause for the abolition of slavery was buried in the north transept. Samuel was Dean of Westminster and Basil was Archdeacon.