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Mary II
Mary and her husband William III were crowned as joint monarchs in 1689. A coronation chair was specially made for Mary's use. Their wax effigies can also be seen.
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Thomas Wright
Thomas Wright and his son Thomas James Wright both held the post of Clerk of the Works at Westminster Abbey.
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William Blake
Artist and Poet
In 1957 a larger than life size bronze bust by Epstein to the poet, painter and engraver William Blake was unveiled in Poets' Corner.
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Edward Webber
On the wall of the Dark Cloister of Westminster Abbey is a marble tablet in memory of Edward Webber, a King's Scholar at Westminster School.
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Harold Wilson
Politician and Statesman
A memorial for former Prime Minister Harold Wilson (Lord Wilson of Reivaulx) K.G., F.R.S. was dedicated at the west end of the nave in 2013.
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Mary, Duchess of Hamilton
Mary, Duchess of Hamilton was buried in May 1638 in the vault of the Countess of Buckingham on the north side of Henry VII's chapel.
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Alfred Hipkins
Writer and Musician
In St Margaret's Church Westminster on the north wall is a brass memorial tablet to Alfred Hipkins, pianist and writer on musical instruments.
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Walter Hines Page
Diplomat
In the vestibule of the Chapter House is a memorial to American Ambassador Walter Hines Page. He was ambassador in England during the Great War.
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Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox
Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, was buried, at the expense of Elizabeth I, in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Edward Herbert
On a pillar in the north nave aisle is a white marble cartouche to Edward Herbert. This shows a winged cherub head at the base.
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Noe Laine family
Philanthropist
A small window to members of the Noe family was given by Mrs Linda Noe Laine, a generous benefactor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal.
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Sackville Whittle
Physician and Doctor
Sackville Whittle, surgeon to King Charles II, was buried in the north cloister. He was born about 1631 and was a son of William Whittle.
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Major General and Mary Lowther
Soldier
Major General Lowther and his mother Mary are buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey but have no marker.
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William Roberts
Sailor
Captain William Roberts, Royal Navy, was buried in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey in 1812 but has no marker.
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Finzi, Bax & Ireland: Choral Music
A disc exploring the work of three twentieth-century composers whose work was crucial to the Anglican choral tradition.
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Parry: I was glad & other choral works
Joining forces with Onyx Brass, the Choir of Westminster Abbey present a programme of Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry’s lesser-known early works alongside firm favourites.
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Requiem Mass Marks Start of Lady Chapel Festival
Friday, 22nd April 2016
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, celebrated Requiem Mass in the Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey, on Thursday 21st April 2016, the Anniversary of the Death of King Henry VII.
Lady Chapel The Choir of Westminster Abbey Requiem Mass Henry VII 500 Years of Wonder
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Westminster Abbey Celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College
A Service to Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 24th May 2016.
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Abbey marks the Centenary of the Armistice
The Queen and Frank-Walter Steinmeier The President of Germany attended A Service to mark the Centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey.
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Lord Carrington remembered at Westminster Abbey service
The Duke of Kent represented The Queen at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Carrington at Westminster Abbey today.