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Robert Ayton
Poet
Sir Robert Ayton (Aytoun or Aiton), courtier, poet and philosopher, was buried in the south ambulatory. He was born in Scotland in 1570.
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Edward Vernon
Politician and Sailor
Edward Vernon has a marble memorial in the north transept, near the entry door. He was born in Westminster on 12th November 1684.
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Richard Tufton
In the south ambulatory is a monument of black and white marble, with an oval recess in which is a bust, to Richard Tufton.
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Sir Francis & Anne Cottington
Diplomat
Francis, Baron Cottington of Hanworth, and his wife, have monuments in the chapel of St Paul. He was twice ambassador to Spain.
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Sir James Stewart Denham
Sir James Stewart (or Steuart) Denham has a memorial tablet by Joseph Wilton in a window splay in the nave of Westminster Abbey
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Thomas & William Cecil, Earls of Exeter
Politician and Soldier
Thomas Cecil, Earl of Exeter, his first wife, two daughters and his son are buried in a vault in St John the Baptist's chapel.
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Sir Winston Churchill
Artist, Writer, Soldier, Statesman and Historian
Sir Winston Churchill is not buried in Westminster Abbey but just inside, near the grave of the Unknown Warrior, is a green marble memorial stone.
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Abbey in Wartime
On the outbreak of the second world war in 1939 many of the Abbey's treasures were evacuated for safety to country houses, such as Mentmore.
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Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was established as a military order by George I on 18th May 1725. Since then the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey has been used as their chapel.
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Processional banners
We have six processional banners, which are carried at festivals and certain special services. At other times, they’re usually displayed either side of the altar.
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Battle of Britain anniversary marked at Westminster Abbey
Sunday, 17th September 2023
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2023. His Majesty The King was represented at the service by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the First Sunday of Lent 2016
Sunday, 14th February 2016
Sermon given by The Venerable Andrew Tremlett, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2022
Thursday, 14th April 2022
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2022: It brought Jesus to his knees – a striking posture for God. The clock had been ticking since the previous Sunday with.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Ascension Day 2016
Thursday, 5th May 2016
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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James Stanhope & Stanhope family
Politician, Soldier and Diplomat
In the nave, within the choir screen, is a large monument to James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope. Inscriptions to later Stanhope's have been added.
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William Shakespeare
Playwright
Shakespeare was buried at Stratford upon Avon in 1616 and it was not until 1741 that a statue to him was erected in Poets' Corner.
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Hugh Chamberlen
Physician and Doctor
In the north choir aisle is a large memorial to Dr Hugh Chamberlen. It consists of marbles with an effigy of Hugh in doctor's gown.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2016
Sunday, 7th August 2016
Sermon given by The Reverend Dr Paul Edmondson, Head of Research, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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29th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Friday, 25th July 2014
The Reverend Dr Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, gives the 29th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture on the topic 'Beyond Justice'.
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Fellows' programme
Westminster Abbey Institute offers a year-long programme in servant leadership for up to 20 public servants who are moving into senior roles.