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Richard Steward
Dean and Priest/Minister
Richard Steward was nominated Dean of Westminster but he followed the future Charles II into exile during the English Civil War so was never installed.
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Westminster Dragoons
Soldier
In St George's chapel are two framed guidons of the Westminster Dragoons. These include battle honours from the South African War to the Second World War.
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Elizabeth Palmer & Matthew Johnson
In the north cloister of Westminster Abbey is a marble wall tablet to Elizabeth Palmer, her grand daughter Frances and grandson Mathew Johnson.
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Michael and John Evans
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Michael Evans was a Canon and Sub Dean of Westminster from 1702-1732 and was buried in the nave in August 1732.
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William Burnaby
Playwright
In the centre part of the south transept is a gravestone to William Burnaby, dramatist. The Reform'd Wife was staged at Drury Lane in 1700.
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Peter Newton
On the south wall of St Margaret's church is a cartouche to Peter Newton, attributed to sculptor Joshua Marshall, originally positioned north of the altar.
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Richard Annesley, Lord Altham
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr Richard Annesley, Lord Altham was buried in St Benedict's chapel on 25th November 1701, next to the monument of Cardinal Simon Langham.
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William Aglionby
Physician, Historian and Diplomat
William Aglionby was buried in the east cloister but his gravestone has now worn away. His grave was near the wall monument to Edmund Godfrey.
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Stephen, 2nd Baron Catto
Philanthropist
Stephen, 2nd Baron Catto of Cairncatto was a trustee of and benefactor to the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal. In Henry VII's chapel is a window.
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Clement Attlee
Politician and Statesman
In the nave lie the ashes of Prime Minister and Labour Party leader, Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, KG, PC, OM, CH, FRS.
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Bridget Radley
Bridget Radley is buried in the south aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey and in the window splay nearby is a white marble cartouche.
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Sir William Ramsay
Scientist
A memorial to chemist Sir William Ramsay was unveiled in the north choir aisle on 3rd November 1922 by the Duke of York.
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Sir Philip and Sir Thomas Howard
Soldier
Sir Philip Howard was buried in St John the Baptist's chapel on 15th April 1686. His name is inscribed on a modern stone.
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John and Mary Richbell
John Richbell and his sister Mary are buried in the centre part of the north transept but the inscription has now worn away.
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Sir Charles Saunders
Soldier
Admiral Sir Charles Saunders was buried in the lower Islip chapel, Westminster Abbey. He served with General Wolfe in Canada.
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Sir John Golofre
Soldier
Sir John Golofre was buried by order of Richard II in the south ambulatory. His cracked gravestone, not far from the king's tomb, still exists.
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John and Penelope Herbert
John Herbert, died 1659, was buried in St Nicholas' chapel and his wife Penelope (Bayning) died 1657 is buried in St John the Baptist's chapel . They have no monuments.
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Sir Joseph Williamson
Sir Joseph Williamson was buried on 14th October 1701 in the vault of the Duke of Richmond and Lennox in Henry VII's chapel.
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Thomas Totty
Sailor
In the chapel of St Andrew is a memorial to Rear Admiral Thomas Totty. This shows a relief of a ship with flag at half-mast.
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Robert Clive
Soldier
Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey, has a memorial tablet in the south choir aisle. It was erected in 1919 by public subscription.