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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.
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James Horsfall
Musician
James Horsfall was a Lay Vicar and Librarian at Westminster Abbey. He has no marker or memorial.
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Costs
Home educators are welcome to visit as individuals or as part of a home educated group with other families. Bookings can be made for a self-led visit or a guided tour.
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Battle of Britain 80th
The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.
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Rediscovering the Great Sacristy
In December 2019, Westminster Abbey embarked on an exciting project to uncover the foundations of the medieval Great Sacristy on the North Green.
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What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert
Tuesday, 1st December 2020
What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert: Westminster Abbey’s traditional Christmas concert will be broadcast to audiences around the world as the Abbey Choir performs as part of the Live.
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Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for ANZAC Day announced
Monday, 21st February 2022
The annual Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day will be held at Westminster Abbey.
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Two Knights Grand Cross installed in Bath Chapel
Two Knights Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath were installed in the Abbey's Lady Chapel on 10 July 2023.
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Family Day: Nature Crowns
Saturday, 15th June 2024
Explore signs and symbols of nature in Westminster Abbey and create your very own nature crown to take home.
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Creation art workshop: Rooted in History
Saturday, 17th August 2024
Join artist Luke Adam Hawker for an afternoon of drawing the trees and architecture of Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2017
Wednesday, 1st March 2017
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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8th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Monday, 24th May 1993
Delivered by Angela Tilbyat at Westminster Abbey 24th May 1993.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Sunday Next Before Lent 2015
Sunday, 15th February 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend Professor Vernon White, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Second Sunday of Easter 2015
Sunday, 12th April 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2016
Sunday, 23rd October 2016
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2016: Holding others in contempt It’s easy to despise others, without quite realising what we are doing. Don’t bother with Tom.
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Charles Dickens
Writer and Novelist
A small stone with a simple inscription marks the grave of Charles Dickens, famous English novelist, in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.