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Sir John Corbet
Sir John Corbet, 2nd Baronet of Stoke in Shropshire was buried in Westminster Abbey in February 1665. There is no marker or monument for him.
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Gordon and Jean Southam
Philanthropist
Gordon Thomas Southam and his wife Jean were generous donors to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal which culminated in the restoration of Henry VII's Chapel.
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Joseph Dalby
Joseph Dalby, apothecary, was buried at the east of the south cloister on 27th July 1784. He seems never to have had an inscribed gravestone.
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Sarah Mildmay
Sarah Mildmay, wife of Humphrey Mildmay of Queen Camel in Somerset, was buried in the south transept, at the entry to St Benedict's chapel.
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William Johnson
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr William Johnson, Sub-Almoner to the King, was buried in north transept of Westminster Abbey on 12th March 1667 (in modern dating).
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William Forbes
In the north transept is the grave of William Forbes. The arms carved on the stone are quarterly Forbes with Preston of Formantine.
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Sir Richard Price
Sir Richard Price or Pryse was buried in St Paul's chapel but nothing marks his grave. He was the eldest son of Sir John Pryse.
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John Battely
Lawyer
John Battely, Receiver General of Westminster Abbey, was buried in the south aisle of the nave but has no marker.
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Anna Maria D'Oyly
Anna Maria D'Oyly, wife of Edward, was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey but has no marker.
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Ellen Glynne
Philanthropist
Ellen Glynne of North Wales was buried in 1733 in the vault of General Monk in Westminster Abbey.
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Francis Atterbury
Dean and Priest/Minister
Francis Atterbury, Dean of Westminster, is buried at the west end of the nave but has no monument. He was born on 6th March 1663.
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George, John, Arabella and Henrietta Churchill
Politician, Soldier and Sailor
Admiral George Churchill was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey and has a large monument. His sister Arabella is also buried. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough was briefly buried here then moved to Blenheim Palace.
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Richmond Webb
Soldier
Richmond Webb and his wife are buried in the east cloister. The tablet, over the door into the Pyx Chamber, has now lost its inscription.
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Lady Elizabeth Rich
Lady Elizabeth Rich was buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey on 20th October 1773 aged 81 but she has no monument or gravestone.
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William and Catherine Gladstone
Statesman
In 1903 a statue to William Gladstone, Prime Minister, was unveiled. A gravestone, to William and his wife Catherine, was put in after Catherine’s death.
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From the Deanery kitchen: Cranberry and almond tart
From the Deanery: Cranberry and almond tart recipe: This is from my Mum’s recipe book, a Christmas favourite that I remember her baking. You could use ready made shortcrust or sweet pastry.
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Sir Winston Churchill Remembered
Friday, 30th January 2015
Members of the Churchill family and representatives of Churchill-related organisations joined the congregation at a wreath laying to commemorate the Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill KG OM CH TD at Westminster Abbey on Friday 30th January.
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Westminster Abbey sends condolences to HM The Queen on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Saturday, 10th April 2021
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, has sent his condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family upon the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.
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Benefact Group celebrates support for good causes
Thursday, 9th June 2022
HRH The Prince of Wales attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark over £100 million raised for good causes by the Benefact family in Westminster.