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12. Richard II and the first procession
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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Margaret, daughter of Edward I
On the 8th of July 1290 Margaret, daughter of Edward I, was married to John, son of the Duke of Brabant, in Westminster Abbey.
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John Bligh, Earl of Darnley
Politician
John Bligh, Earl of Darnley, politician, was buried on 25th September 1728 in the north ambulatory, near the steps leading up to the Lady Chapel.
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Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury
The grave of Edward, 3rd Lord Herbert of Cherbury and 3rd Baron of Castle Island is in St Edmund's chapel. The stone has been re-cut.
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Robert Constable, Viscount Dunbar
Just inside the gates of the north choir aisle is a mural marble monument for Robert Constable, Viscount Dunbar and his second wife.
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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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Sir Denis Mountain
d.2005
The coat of arms of Sir Denis Mountain, 3rd Baronet, can be seen in the lower section of the west window of the Lady Chapel.
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Sir Hugh Vaughan
Sir Hugh Vaughan died on 28th August 1536 and was buried in the chapel of St Michael. He seems never to have had a monument.
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James and Charlotte Fisher
In the west cloister is the grave of James Fisher and his sister Charlotte. They were children of the Reverend Francis Fisher of Burpham, Surrey.
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Sir William Stonor
Soldier
Sir William Stonor, soldier, died in 1494 and was buried in the old Lady Chapel (this chapel was taken down after his burial).
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Lady Arabella Macarty
On 5th June 1698 Lady Arabella Macarty was buried in St Edmund's chapel near the tomb of Sir Humphry Bourchier. But she has no monument.
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Dame Margaret Skipwith
Dame Margaret Skipwith was buried 8th January 1742 in the Duke of Ormond's vault at the eastern end of Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Lady Margaret Crichton
Lady Margaret Crichton was buried in the west cloister on 31st December 1720 but she has no marker. She was a daughter of Lord Crichton.
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Sarah Hucks
Sarah Hucks, wife of Joseph and sister of Viscount Grimston, was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey. She has no marker.
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Creation concert: Brass on the Grass
Wednesday, 17th July 2024
Immerse yourself in the symphony of nature as you enjoy our annual season of brass band concerts in the historic College Garden
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William Bishop
The ashes of William Bishop were buried in the west cloister. He held the post of Clerk of Works at the Abbey from 1928-1955.
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George Green
Scientist, Mathematician and Physicist
A memorial for George Green, mathematician and physicist, was unveiled in the nave in July 1993, adjoining the graves of Isaac Newton and Lord Kelvin.
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Hon. Jane Hyde
The Hon. Jane Hyde was buried in the east cloister. Her gravestone is now worn but is next to that of the Reverend C. Cracherode.
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Ann Jett
Ann Jett was buried at the west end of the north cloister of Westminster Abbey on 29th April 1721 but she has no marker.
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Wesley Carr
Writer, Dean and Priest/Minister
The ashes of Dr (Arthur) Wesley Carr, KCVO, Dean of Westminster from 1997-2006, were buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey on 24th April 2018.