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broadcast technology can coexist alongside the most
renowned historic architecture in the UK.”
Whitwam’s role has been pivotal, not only in delivering
the technical vision but also in engaging stakeholders and
coordinating departments throughout.
Looking ahead, Westminster Abbey plans to extend the
4K system to St. Margaret’s Church, creating further
opportunities to share services and events. With the
technical infrastructure now in place, the Abbey is poised
to share its services, music and heritage with the world in
broadcast-quality clarity.
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We now have the confidence, technology and team to
bring the Abbey into a digital age,”
This project has proved to be instrumental in our digital
evolution and a forward-looking success,”
confirms Harris.
Thanks to Whitwam’s expertise and deep knowledge
of the Abbey, the journey has been highly collaborative,
efficient and in alignment with the values of Westminster
Abbey and its people.”
confirms Doherty.
Working with Whitwam has been excellent. They know
the building and our team and can work autonomously
to get the job done to a very high standard. Everyone
has been impressed with the system so far, and the
quality and performance of our broadcast output is
vastly improved.”
With two live-streamed services shared each week since
September 2025 and strong engagement on YouTube, the
Abbey’s reach is already extending well beyond its historic
walls. The global audience is spread across a range of
countries, with more than a third of viewers under the age of
45, with many choosing to watch the streamed services on a
television, rather than on mobile or desktop, a sign of highquality, meaningful engagement.
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