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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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Richard Harweden
Abbot and Priest
Richard Harweden was Abbot of Westminster from 1420-1440 and died in mid 1441. He has no monument.
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History tours
Visiting the Abbey with your secondary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Our experienced guides link the Abbey to your course of study, offering both highlights tours or something more specific bringing the Abbey to life. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.
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The Mystery of the Transfiguration: Seven Meditations
These Meditations were first published in 1979, although they were originally delivered in the late 1940s.
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George Fascet
Abbot
George Fascet, Abbot of Westminster, is buried in St John the Baptist's chapel. His altar tomb of stone shows his coat of arms.
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John Broxholme
Politician
John Broxholme of Lincolnshire was a member of the Long Parliament and was buried on 5th March 1647 but nothing marks his grave.
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Edward of Woodstock (the Black Prince)
Soldier
Edward of Woodstock, better known as the "Black Prince" was the eldest son of Edward III and his queen Philippa of Hainault.
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The Challenge of Bioethics to Decision-Making in the UK
A lecture for the Von Hugel Institute series ‘Ethics in Public Life’, 5th February 2015, given by Claire Foster-Gilbert, Director, Westminster Abbey Institute.
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Prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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John Esteney
Abbot
The tomb of John Esteney (or Estney), Abbot of Westminster, is now in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey, in front of General Wolfe's memorial.
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William de Humez
Abbot
William de Humez became Abbot of Westminster on 4th May 1214 and was buried in the south cloister. His worn effigy still remains.
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Anthony Carey, Lord Falkland
Politician
Anthony Carey (Cary), 5th Viscount Falkland was buried in Westminster Abbey but the location is not known and he has no monument or marker.
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Hugh de Vere, Earl of Oxford
Philanthropist and Statesman
On the wall of the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey there is a shield for Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford.
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Thomas & William Cecil, Earls of Exeter
Politician and Soldier
Thomas Cecil, Earl of Exeter, his first wife, two daughters and his son are buried in a vault in St John the Baptist's chapel.
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Algernon Coote, Earl of Mountrath
In the chapel of St Michael in Westminster Abbey is a large marble monument to Algernon Coote, Earl of Mountrath and his wife Diana.
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Frances, Countess de Nassau de Auverquerque
Frances Aersen Van Sommelsdyck, Countess Van Nassau, Lady Van Auverquerque, was buried aged 82 in the Ormond vault in the Lady Chapel.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries re-open
Friday, 9th October 2020
Visitors will be welcomed back to The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries today, Monday 12th October, after seven months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maud Holland, Countess of St Pol
Maud Holland, Countess of St Pol was apparently buried in Westminster Abbey but the location of her grave is unknown.
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Solomon Richards
Soldier
Colonel Solomon Richards was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey on 6th October 1691 but nothing marks his grave.
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Trails for self-led visits
For self-led visits, we recommend you use one of our trails. They’re a great way to get the most out of your visit and learn more.