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East end of Bath Abbey re-opens after first year of work for Footprint project

September 18, 2019 | Comments Off on East end of Bath Abbey re-opens after first year of work for Footprint project
East end of Abbey after restoration
The first phase of Bath Abbey’s Footprint project is now complete and the east end of the church, which has been hidden behind hoardings for the last year, has been re-opened. The Footprint project started in May 2018 and involved…
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Family-Friendly Concerts to Raise Funds for Bath Abbey’s Footprint Project

September 18, 2019 | Comments Off on Family-Friendly Concerts to Raise Funds for Bath Abbey’s Footprint Project
Artwork by school children for Footprint hoardings
Tickets are being snapped up for four summer evening choral concerts at Bath Abbey in June and July. The series of concerts is in support of the Abbey’s Footprint Project and all money raised, including ticket sales, will automatically be…
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Work continues in Bath Abbey for Footprint project with archaeological test pits

September 18, 2019 | Comments Off on Work continues in Bath Abbey for Footprint project with archaeological test pits
Archaeological test pits in nave of Bath Abbey as part of Footprint project
Excavation work is taking place in the nave of Bath Abbey to confirm where a new trench for services will go, including for an innovative underfloor eco-heating system using Bath’s hot springs. Two small archaeological test pits, measuring approximately 1metre…
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Brownsword charitable foundation presents £175,000 cheque to Bath Abbey

January 22, 2019 | Comments Off on Brownsword charitable foundation presents £175,000 cheque to Bath Abbey
Cheque being presented by Andrew Brownsword
Bath Abbey has been presented with a cheque for £175,000 towards the Footprint project by well-known local philanthropist, Andrew Brownsword. The Abbey’s Rector, The Reverend Canon Guy Bridgewater, met with Mr and Mrs Brownsword and to receive the cheque which…
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Locals invited to discover Abbey floor repairs using biscuits

November 22, 2018 | Comments Off on Locals invited to discover Abbey floor repairs using biscuits
Great Bath Bake Sale, 6 October 2018 Bath Abbey is inviting families to discover how the Abbey’s historic floor is being saved from collapse using nothing but biscuits and icing to bring the restoration process to life. As part of…
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Bath Abbey launches new Behind-the-Scenes tours

November 22, 2018 | Comments Off on Bath Abbey launches new Behind-the-Scenes tours
Visitors enjoying Behind the Scenes tours at Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey is launching new tours that will take visitors behind-the-scenes to see the incredible work that is taking place for the Footprint project. The tours will start on Monday 22 October and will give people an opportunity to see…
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Special ceremony to welcome new Rector of Bath Abbey

November 22, 2018 | Comments Off on Special ceremony to welcome new Rector of Bath Abbey
Rector of Bath Abbey
The Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater will be licensed as the Rector of Bath Abbey in a special service of welcome in the Abbey on Monday 29 November at 7pm. A formal induction ceremony will be led by The Right Reverend…
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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:

Bath Abbey News

For our monthly newsletter, with details of our upcoming events, our list of services and preachers for the coming month and general news from the Abbey, Abbey News will be sent to you by email if you use the sign up.

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Music List

Music is very much at the heart of our richly varied services with The Abbey Choir (Boys or Girls and Lay-Clerks) performing music at three services every Sunday and during special services. If you'd like to see details of our current music list, please visit our Music List page.