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NAFAS
In the east cloister, just north of the Chapter House, is a stone with an emblem of a lozenge with a flower design inside it.
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Florence Nightingale and Edith Cavell Remembered
Princess Alexandra attended a Westminster Abbey service to commemorate the life of Florence Nightingale and to mark the centenary of the funeral of Edith Cavell.
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BBC Radio 4 to broadcast Matins from the Abbey
Friday, 9th April 2021
A Service of Morning Prayer from Westminster Abbey in Thanksgiving for the Life of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8.10am on Sunday 11th April.
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Charles Gore Lecture 2023
Friday, 3rd March 2023
Ahead of the coronation of His Majesty The King in Westminster Abbey in May this year, The Reverend Dr James Hawkey reflects on A Theology of Monarchy for the 21st Century.
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Charles Gore Lecture 2022
Tuesday, 5th April 2022
Professor Anna Rowlands gives the annual Charles Gore Lecture on The Roots of Trust: theological and political reflections on trust in troubled times.
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Princess Mary, daughter of George V
Princess Mary was the only daughter of George V and Queen Mary. On 28th February 1922 she married Henry, Viscount Lascelles in Westminster Abbey.
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George, Duke of Kent, son of George V
Soldier and Sailor
On 29th November 1934, George Edward, Duke of Kent, married Princess Marina, daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark, in Westminster Abbey.
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Henry son of Henry VIII
Henry was buried in Westminster Abbey on the north side of the Sanctuary area near the entrance to the chapel of St Edward the Confessor.
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Lord Erroll of Hale
Politician and Engineer
In the west window of the Lady Chapel is the coat of arms of Lord Erroll of Hale (lower row of panels), engineer.
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Sir Denis Mountain
d.2005
The coat of arms of Sir Denis Mountain, 3rd Baronet, can be seen in the lower section of the west window of the Lady Chapel.
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Sir Peter Walters
Philanthropist
Sir Peter Walters has his coat of arms in the west window of the Lady Chapel. This was unveiled by The Queen in 1995.
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Sir Robert Long
Politician, Architect and Lawyer
Sir Robert Long, politician and lawyer, was buried in the south choir aisle on 28 July 1673 but he has no monument or marker.
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Helen Walton
Philanthropist
Helen Walton of the USA, philanthropist, was a generous donor to the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal, which ran from 1973-1995.
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Enoch Hawkins
Musician
Enoch Hawkins, the "finest alto singer of his day", was buried in the west cloister. The original memorial was replaced by the present marble tablet.
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Colonial Territories Memorial
In south cloister is a tablet in memory of those who served in the Colonial Territories. At the top is the Royal achievement of arms.
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Eleanor, Countess of Bar
Eleanor, Countess of Bar, daughter of Edward I and his queen Eleanor of Castile, was buried in Westminster Abbey but the location is unknown.
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Jane Boughton & Anne Fleet
Jane Boughton was buried in the south transept on 16th November 1614 but nothing marks her grave. She was the widow of William Boughton.
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William of Sudbury
Writer and Priest/Minister
William of Sudbury was a monk at Westminster Abbey from 1373. He was a son of Henry, skinner of London, and his wife Margaret.
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Innocent Victims' Memorial
Just outside the west door is a memorial to Innocent Victims of war and oppression. It is a large circular slate memorial, slightly raised.
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Camera and mobile phone usage
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.