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Lambert Osbaldeston
Lambert Osbaldeston (or Osbolston), Head Master of Westminster School, was buried in the south aisle on 7th October 1659 but he has no monument.
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James Butler, Duke of Ormond & family
Soldier
James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond, and several members of his family, are buried in a vault at the east end of Henry VII's chapel.
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Thomas Gassaway
Thomas Gassaway was a carpenter in Westminster and was buried in St Margaret's church on 19th November 1658. He has no remaining gravestone or monument.
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Beatrice and Sidney Webb
Writer
The ashes of socialists and writers Sidney and Beatrice Webb lie in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Thomas, Lord Wentworth
Thomas. 1st Lord Wentworth, is buried in the chapel of St John the Evangelist. He seems never to have had a monument or gravestone.
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Susannah Davidson
In the chapel of St Andrew is part of a memorial to Susannah Davidson. The relief from it can now be seen in the triforium galleries.
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Charles Whitworth, Baron of Galway
Charles Whitworth, Baron of Galway, diplomat, died on 23rd October and was buried on 6th November 1725 in the south choir aisle of Westminster Abbey.
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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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Humphrey Mackworth
Soldier
Humphrey Mackworth, a colonel in Cromwell's Parliamentary army, was buried in a vault in Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey but later exhumed.
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Ephraim Chambers
Writer
Ephraim Chambers, author of the English Encyclopedia, is buried in the north cloister. The white marble monument on the wall is by sculptor N. Hedges.
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Geoffrey and Athelaise de Mandeville
Geoffrey de Mandeville (Magna Villa) was most probably buried with his first wife Athelaise in the cloister of Westminster Abbey.
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Gabriel More
Priest/Minister
Dr Gabriel More, or Moore, was buried in the Quire area, near the Sub-Dean's stall, on 29th October 1652. He has no marker or memorial.
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Charles Smyth
Writer, Historian and Priest/Minister
On the south wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is an oval tablet to former Rector and Canon of Westminster Charles Hugh Egerton Smyth.
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John Shepherd
Musician and Composer
John Shepherd, singer and composer, died in 1558 and was buried at St Margaret's Westminster. He has no marker or memorial.
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The Abbey and the Royal Family
British kings and queens have forged a strong bond with Westminster Abbey. Since 1066 every British monarch, except two, has been crowned here.
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Cosmati Pavement
The Cosmati Pavement was laid down in 1268 by order of Henry III who had started re-building the Abbey in the new Gothic style.
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Record series
The Westminster Abbey Record Series is an occasional series of records, calendars, lists and indexes, intended to make the contents of the Abbey’s collections available.
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Embracing Global Challenges
Embracing Global Challenges explored ways in which humanity can respond creatively and courageously to our unfolding story.
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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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The Princess Royal Attends Service for Sir Ernest Shackleton and his Men
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, patron of the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence KCVO CB, attended a Centenary Service of Thanksgiving for the Courage and Endurance of the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton CVO and his Men at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Friday 20th May 2016.