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John Berkeley, Lord Fitzharding
In the north ambulatory are the graves of John Berkeley, Lord Fitzharding and his wife Barbara. He was the younger son of Sir Charles Berkeley.
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William Strong
Priest/Minister
William Strong, independent minister, was buried in Westminster Abbey in July 1654 but his body was disinterred after Charles II was restored to the throne.
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War dead 1914-1918
Soldier, Airman and Sailor
Edward, Prince of Wales, unveiled a memorial to the Million Dead of the First World War. The tablet is in St George's chapel.
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Abbey Hosts Royal Wedding
His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG and Miss Catherine Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.
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Celebrate Holy Week and Easter with us
Monday, 29th March 2021
Celebrate Holy Week and Easter with Westminster Abbey
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Consecration of Bishops takes place at Westminster Abbey
Friday, 29th September 2023
The Venerable Adam Atkinson, The Venerable Ian Bishop and The Venerable Paul Davies were all ordained and consecrated at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th September.
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Hidden Highlights tour - January
Monday, 1st January 2024
Explore behind the scenes of the Abbey on a guided tour of some areas not usually open to the public.
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Stephen Dykes Bower
Architect
The ashes of Stephen Dykes Bower, Surveyor of the Fabric of Westminster Abbey from 1951-1973, are buried in the Islip chapel.
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John Williams
Dean and Philanthropist
Dr John Williams was Dean of Westminster from 1620-1644. He has no monument in the Abbey and he is buried at Llandegai in his native Wales.
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Patrick Colquhoun
Philanthropist and Lawyer
In St Margaret's Church Westminster, on the west wall, is a memorial tablet to Patrick Colquhoun, founder of the Thames Police.
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William Congreve
Writer and Playwright
William Congreve, dramatist, has a memorial near his grave in the south aisle of the nave. The marble monument is by sculptor Francis Bird.
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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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J.R. Clayton & Alfred Bell
Artist
John Richard Clayton and Alfred Bell designed several stained glass windows for Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church Westminster. Clayton also designed some memorials.
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Mauleverer family
Sir Richard Mauleverer and various members of his family were buried in Westminster Abbey. Grace has a memorial tablet.
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Retable
The Westminster Retable is England's oldest altarpiece. It is acknowledged to be amongst the most important surviving examples of panel painting from 13th century England.
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Greg Morris new Director of Music at St Margaret’s
Friday, 29th March 2019
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster have appointed Greg Morris as Director of Music at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey Choir’s new CD celebrates choral classics
Friday, 29th May 2020
The Abbey Choir’s latest CD is released today, with Parry's Songs of farewell featuring alongside works by Stanford, Gray and Wood.
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Hidden Highlights tour - February
Thursday, 1st February 2024
Explore behind the scenes of the Abbey on a guided tour of some areas not usually open to the public.
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Hidden Highlights tour - March
Friday, 1st March 2024
Explore behind the scenes of the Abbey on a guided tour of some areas not usually open to the public.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2016
Sunday, 17th July 2016
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr Victor Stock, Priest Vicar.