A Service of Thanksgiving for the life & work of the Earl of Sandwich

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life & work of the Earl of Sandwich

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of the Earl of Sandwich will be held in St Margaret's Church on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at Noon

By Westminster Abbey

Date and time

Location

St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey

20 Deans Yd London SW1P 3PA United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Rt Hon Earl of Sandwich will be held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 12 Noon.

John Sandwich served in the House of Lords for almost 30 years, from 1995 to 2024. He dedicated his House of Lords working life to the causes of international human rights and development, world poverty reduction, the disenfranchised and particular issues that arose in certain countries, such as Sudan, India, Nepal, Kosovo and Afghanistan. He had previously worked full time in Christian Aid and part time for Care International and SCF.

He also worked in Dorset on the family land and housing stock, started the All Party Parliamentary Group on Prescribed Drug Dependence and, with his son Orlando, the fast food company, Earl of Sandwich sandwiches.

The service for John will be a chance to remember him both for his love of family and the causes that he held dear to him.

To attend the service, click on 'select tickets' top right and register for the tickets you would like which will be sent to the email address you leave in the registration. The Abbey does not share the data you leave with third parties.

There may be a bag search before entering. We ask that any sizeable luggage is deposited at a station left-luggage facility beforehand. There is one at Victoria Station for instance.

The nearest toilet facilities are located in Abbey Cloisters or at Westminster Central Hall.

The West door of the church will be open for attendance from 11.20 am and members of the congregation are requested to be seated by 11.45 am.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Nearest underground stations : St James's Park and Westminster on the Circle and District line or buses 11, 148, 24 and 26.

Do I need to bring my printed ticket(s) to the event? Yes either please bring the printed ticket or have an image to show security on entry, on the phone. Please also bring a form of photo ID with you in case you are asked to produce it with your ticket on entry to the church.

What time do the doors open? 11.20 am.

What time is the service likely to end ? 1 pm approximately

Is there a dress code for the service ? Those attending may come in what they feel comfortable to wear in church. There isn't a requirement to wear dark colours as this will be a service of celebration of John's life and the legacy he left to those that knew and loved him.



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FreeSep 16 · 12:00 GMT+1