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Clayton Cracherode
The Reverend Clayton Mordaunt Cracherode F.R.S, F.S.A., bibliophile, is buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey not far from the Library entrance.
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Evelyn Levett Sutton
Priest/Minister
In the north choir aisle is a monument to the memory of the Reverend Evelyn Levett Sutton. This includes a relief of a weeping woman.
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Cyril Dams
Priest/Minister
Cyril Theodore Henry Dams was Minor Canon and Precentor at Westminster Abbey from 1951-1963 and Deputy Minor Canon from 1968-1973.
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Thomas Bushell
Soldier and Engineer
Colonel Thomas Bushell was buried on 24th April 1674 in the Little Cloister. The Little Cloister is the area where the clergy have their residences.
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Walter Porter
Musician and Composer
Walter Porter, singer and musician, was Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey from 1639-44. He was buried in St Margaret's on 30th November 1659.
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Westminster Abbey marks anniversary of the Battle of Britain
HRH The Prince of Wales, Patron, Battle of Britain Fighter Association, and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2017.
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Battle of Britain anniversary service held
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 18th September 2016.
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Ashes of Stephen Hawking buried in the Abbey
Friday, 15th June 2018
A Service of Thanksgiving for Stephen Hawking was held at Westminster Abbey on 15th June 2018, during which his ashes were interred in the Nave.
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78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain took place at Westminster Abbey on 16th September 2018.
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Westminster Abbey marks Battle of Britain anniversary
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2019.
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The Charles Gore Lecture 2018
Tuesday, 27th February 2018
Speaker: Professor Janet Soskice; Chair: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster
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Henry Roper
Musician
On the wall of the Little Cloister is a memorial to Henry Quittenton Roper, chorister of Westminster Abbey May 1879-November 1884.
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Henry Priestman
Sailor
In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Henry Priestman who died in 1712 aged 65, but he is not buried here.
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Margery Croft
Margery Croft, maid of honour to Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, was buried in the south transept on 14th December 1637 but nothing marks her grave.
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John Frost
Musician and Priest/Minister
John Frost was Minor Canon and Chanter of Westminster Abbey 1623-1642 and was buried on 10th May 1642 in the north transept near the porch.
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Martin Clifford
Author and Poet
Martin Clifford, author, poet and court wit, was buried at St Margaret's Church Westminster in 1677. He has no marker or memorial.
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The Reverend Robert Latham
The Reverend Robert Latham has been Sacrist at Westminster Abbey since September 2021.
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Camera and mobile phone usage
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.
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The organs
Thousands of people visit us each year to hear our famous grand organ, a fine five-manual Harrison & Harrison instrument installed for the 1937 coronation.
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C is for Coronations
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?