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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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Abbey marks first anniversary of Ukraine war
Friday, 24th February 2023
The Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Vadym Prystaiko, attended Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Friday 24th February 2023, the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
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George Hickes
Writer and Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr George Hickes, writer and linguist, was buried in St Margaret's church on 18th December 1715 but he has no monument or gravestone.
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Sir Joseph Tredenham
Sir Joseph Tredenham, Member of Parliament for St Mawes in Cornwall, was buried in the south aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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John Dudley Carleton
The ashes of John Dudley Carleton, Head Master of Westminster School, are buried in the vault of the Islip chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Buried among the kings
Honouring the Unknown Warrior, a centenary after his burial in Westminster Abbey.
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HM The Queen marks Warrior centenary
Her Majesty The Queen visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 4th November 2020 to commemorate the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior.
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Westminster Abbey sends condolences to His Majesty The King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday, 8th September 2022
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle OBE, has sent his condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.
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Vaughan Williams, Tavener & MacMillan: Choral works
From established works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir John Tavener to premiere recordings of recent commissions by Sir James MacMillan, this new release brings together iconic pieces with strong musical and historical ties to the Abbey.
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Abbey receives support from the Cathedral Music Trust
Wednesday, 15th June 2022
The Cathedral Music Trust has made a generous donation to Westminster Abbey, funding its Assistant Organist post for a year.
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Edward I and Eleanor of Castile
Edward and Eleanor's coronation took place on 19th August 1274. Both are buried in St Edward's chapel in Westminster Abbey and Eleanor has a fine effigy.
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Stanley Baldwin
Politician and Statesman
A memorial to Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, was unveiled in the nave on 18th December 1997 by Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
Writer and Statesman
A memorial to George Nathaniel, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, K.G., GCSI, GCIE, statesman and writer, was unveiled in Henry VII's chapel in 1930.
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Piers Griffith
Sailor
Piers Griffith, pirate, was buried somewhere in the south transept but his gravestone no longer remains. He was accused of piracy by the Spanish Ambassador.
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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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Sir John Gielgud
Actor
A memorial stone for actor and director Sir John Gielgud was unveiled near to the grave of Lord Olivier in April 2022.
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The Koinonia Lectures
The Koinonia lectures offer an opportunity to engage with the latest research from a wide range of theological and ecclesiological thinkers.
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Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey
Monday, 11th March 2024
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March.
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Prince William of Wales & Catherine
Prince William is the eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. He married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in 2011.
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Sir Ernest Shackleton
Explorer, Sailor and Writer