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Chisholm Family
Philanthropist
The Chisholm family were generous benefactors to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal. Plaques for various benefactors line the stairway up to the Lady Chapel.
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John Hilton
Musician and Composer
John Hilton, composer, was organist and lay clerk at St Margaret's from 1628 to 1644 and was buried in the church on 21st March 1657.
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Sir William Parsons
Politician
Sir William Parsons, Surveyor General in Ireland and M.P. for Co. Wicklow, was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster in 1650.
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Reimerd Watkins
Reimerd Watkins, his wife and three children were buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. None have markers.
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Henry Elsynge
Lawyer
Henry Elsynge (Elsyng), clerk of the House of Commons, was buried in St Margaret's Westminster but has no marker.
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Elizabeth Elstob
writer
Elizabeth Elstob, Anglo Saxon scholar and governess, was buried at St Margaret's Church in 1756 but has no marker.
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Sir Thomas Langton
Politician
Sir Thomas Langton, MP, was buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster in 1605 but he has no monument or marker.
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The President of Hungary visits Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 25th May 2016
The President of the Republic of Hungary, HE János Áder, accompanied by Mrs Anita Herczeg, First Lady, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th May and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Prince Harry opens Field of Remembrance
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 89th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th November 2017.
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HRH The Duchess of Cornwall opens 92nd Field of Remembrance
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall opened the 92nd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 4th November 2020.
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Thomas Becker
Soldier
Colonel Thomas Becker was buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster on 27th April 1716. There is no monument or marker for him in the church.
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Thomas Whitby
Thomas Whitby, of Hounslow in Middlesex, was buried in the south ambulatory on 25th January 1622 but he has no monument or marker.
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Grenadier Guards
Soldier
On the north wall of St Margaret's church Westminster hang two colours of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards. Below is a circular tablet.
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Edwin Fedarb
Musician
In St Margaret's church Westminster is a decorated wall brass to Edwin Horatio Fedarb, choirmaster at the church from 1889-1896.
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William Seymour
Soldier
The Hon. Lt.General William Seymour was buried in the middle aisle of the nave on 5th March 1728. He has no monument or grave inscription.
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Jonathan Chadwick Durden
Jonathan Chadwick Durden was buried in the east cloister in 1782. His grave is just by the gates and can now only be faintly read.
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Sir Charles Rich
Sailor
Sir Charles Rich, naval captain, was buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster in 1706 but has no memorial.
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Roger Tonge
Priest/Minister
Dr Roger Tonge was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster in 1549 but he has no marker.
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Timothy Brent
Architect
Timothy Brent, Surveyor General to the Duchy of Cornwall, was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey.
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Integrity
What does it mean for a public servant to have integrity? Is it the same as being consistent?