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Creation concert: Brass on the Grass
Wednesday, 17th July 2024
Immerse yourself in the symphony of nature as you enjoy our annual season of brass band concerts in the historic College Garden
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Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Writer and Poet
The poet Robert Browning is buried in Poets' Corner. His wife, poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, is buried in Florence, but is memorialised in Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey Choir to tour Germany
Monday, 26th November 2018
The Abbey Choir will travel to Germany in early December to give concerts in three major cities: Dresden, Munich and Essen.
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John and Edward Tufnell
John Tufnell and his son Edward were both master masons at Westminster Abbey and are buried in the south cloister.
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Robert Stephenson
Engineer
Robert Stephenson, called the greatest engineer of the nineteenth century, was buried in the centre part of the nave of Westminster Abbey. His stained glass window is nearby.
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Sung Eucharist: Cecile Chaminade
Sunday, 3rd March 2024
Messe pour deux voix égales by French composer Cécile Chaminade, sung by the St Margaret’s Choristers in the week of International Women’s Day
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John Bull and Marlborough Tatton
On the north wall of St Margaret's Church is a cartouche to John Bull, an eminent rich merchant (according to his entry in the register).
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Nathaniel Rogers
Doctor
Dr Nathaniel Rogers, physician, presented a small stained glass window to Westminster Abbey. The window is in the east aisle of the south transept.
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Harry Carter
The ashes of Harry Carter and his wife lie in the west cloister. He was Clerk of Works at the Abbey responsible for maintenance.
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Sir Eric Drake
Philanthropist
Sir (Arthur) Eric Drake's coat of arms is in the west window of the Lady Chapel. He was a trustee of the Westminster Abbey Trust, which raised millions for the restoration of the Abbey between 1973-1995.
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Frances Louisa Parnell
On the wall of the west cloister is a modern memorial, designed by J. Peter Foster in slate and white marble, to Frances Louisa Parnell.
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Sarah Hughes
Servant
Sarah Hughes was a servant who left money in her will to buy candlesticks for the High Altar of Westminster Abbey.
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Charles Fitzcharles, Earl of Plymouth
Charles Fitzcharles, Earl of Plymouth was buried on 18th January 1681 (modern dating) in the vault in Henry VII's chapel formerly occupied by Oliver Cromwell.
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John Herbert
Priest/Minister
The Reverend John Herbert was buried in the north porch of Westminster Abbey on 30th October 1729. His wife Mary was buried with him.
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Raymond Gordon
Philanthropist
The ashes of Raymond Gordon, founder of the children's Horse Rangers charity, are buried in St Margaret's. On the south west wall is a memorial.
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Sir Richard Lane
Politician
Sir Richard Lane, Member of Parliament for Worcester 1727-1731 and one-time Mayor of that city, was buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey.
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Gilbert Thornburgh
Gilbert Thornburgh, Gentleman of the Cellar to the King, was buried in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Colonel Edward O'Rourke
Soldier
Lt. Colonel Edward O'Rourke is buried in St Margaret's. He has no inscribed gravestone and unfortunately his wall tablet is now hidden behind the organ.
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Sir Richard Price
Sir Richard Price or Pryse was buried in St Paul's chapel but nothing marks his grave. He was the eldest son of Sir John Pryse.
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Sir Robert Lane
Politician
Sir Robert Lane was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey on 2nd October 1624 but he has no monument or marker.