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James Bartleman
Musician
James Bartleman, singer, is buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey and there is a marble tablet to his memory on the wall there.
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Sir Herbert Baker
Architect
Architect Sir Herbert Baker is buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey. He was born on 9th June 1862 at Owletts in Cobham, Kent.
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Michael William Balfe
Musician and Composer
In the north choir aisle is a memorial to composer Michael William Balfe. This consists of an oval medallion with a profile bust.
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Rudyard Kipling
Writer and Poet
The ashes of Rudyard Kipling, poet and writer, were buried in Poets' Corner at noon on 23rd January 1936. His books include The Jungle Book.
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Sir William Waller
Politician and Soldier
Sir William Waller, Parliamentary General, died on 19th September 1668 at Osterley House and was buried in an overflow burial ground for St Margaret's Church.
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Her Majesty The Queen attends Abbey Somme Service
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service and Vigil on the Eve of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 30th June 2016.
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Ticket ballot opens for Stephen Hawking Memorial Service
Wednesday, 9th May 2018
A ballot opens 9th May for tickets for the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Professor Stephen Hawking and the burial of his ashes.
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David Hoyle appointed new Dean of Westminster
Wednesday, 19th June 2019
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle as the new Dean of Westminster.
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Abbey re-opens for services
Friday, 3rd July 2020
The Abbey welcomes worshippers back for public services on Sunday 5th July with 22 services weekly - three services daily and four services on Sundays.
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Digital Order of Service now available
Friday, 11th June 2021
People visiting the Abbey to worship can now access the Order of Service via their smartphone or tablet instead of using a paper copy.
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Fraternité concert: Olivier Latry
Thursday, 11th April 2024
Olivier Latry, world renowned titular organist of Notre Dame de Paris, plays a fabulous programme of works by French composers.
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Fraternité talk: When the English spoke French
Thursday, 18th April 2024
Join James Robinson, Interim Director of Collections at the V&A, to discover the complex and interdependent relationship of England and Continental Europe throughout the Middle Ages.
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Fraternité talk: Lilies and Roses - The Tudor Court and France
Thursday, 16th May 2024
Join Alison Weir and Sarah Gristwood in conversation as they explore the dynamic relationship between the courts of Tudor England and Renaissance France.
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Marie of Savoy, Queen of France
In 1810 Marie Josephine Louise de Savoy was buried in a vault in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey. Her body was moved to Sardinia in 1811.
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Dame Sophy de Geminghen
Dame Sophy (or Soffy) Auguste de Geminghen was buried in the Duke of Ormond's vault at the east end of Henry VII's chapel.
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William de Curtlyngton
Abbot
William de Curtlyngton was Abbot of Westminster from 1315-1333. He was buried in front of the altar in the chapel of St Benedict, Westminster Abbey.
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George Jay
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr George Jay, Dean Designate of Peterborough, was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey on 5th November 1661.
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George Stepney
Diplomat
George Stepney, diplomat, is buried in Westminster Abbey. He has a large monument of marble in the south choir aisle not far from his grave.
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The Rank Group
Philanthropist
The Rank Group were generous benefactors to the restoration of the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey in 1992-1995. A decorated metal plaque records the name.
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Thomas Crawfurd
Thomas Crawfurd (or Crawford) was buried in the north quire aisle of Westminster Abbey on 13th November 1724 but he has no readable gravestone.