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George Fitzroy, Duke of Northumberland
Soldier
George Fitzroy, Earl and Duke of Northumberland, was buried in the vault of the Duke of Albemarle in the north aisle of Henry VII's chapel.
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William Boyd Carpenter
Priest/Minister
William Boyd Carpenter, Canon of Westminster, is buried in the north cloister. His crest and motto "Per acuta belli" appear on his gravestone.
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Anne (Burke), Countess of Clanricarde
Anne, Dowager Countess of Clanricarde is buried in the centre of the nave. A large monument to her stands in the north aisle.
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Sarah Siddons
Actor
In the chapel of St Andrew is a larger than life-size white marble statue to Sarah Siddons, reputed to be the country’s finest tragic actress.
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Sir John Chardin
In the nave is a memorial to Sir John [Jean] Chardin, court jeweller to Charles II. By sculptor Henry Cheere.
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Ludford: Missa Videte miraculum
The Choir of Westminster Abbey discovers the forgotten works of lesser-known Tudor composer Nicholas Ludford in this recording.
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Chapter House
The "incomparable" 13th century Chapter House in the East Cloister was a daily meeting place for the monks and contains many mural paintings.
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St Edward icon dedicated
Monday, 21st October 2019
A new icon of St Edward the Confessor has been dedicated and placed in the shrine, the place of his burial, in Westminster Abbey.
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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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Elizabeth Woodville
Elizabeth Woodville is buried with her husband King Edward IV at St George's chapel, Windsor, but she took Sanctuary at Westminster Abbey on two occasions.
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Funeral and wax effigies
Find out about the funeral effigies at the Abbey.
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Oliver Cromwell and Family
Soldier and Politician
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector, was buried in Westminster Abbey following his death in 1658. However, he was exhumed after the Restoration.
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John Blow
Musician and Composer
John Blow, organist and composer, was buried in the north choir aisle in 1708, near the door which at that time led to the organ.
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Sir Thomas Bromley
Politician
Sir Thomas Bromley died on 12th April 1587 and was buried in the chapel of St Paul in Westminster Abbey. He was born in 1530.
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Randolph & Penelope Egerton & family
Soldier
Major General Randolph Egerton, his two wives, two sons and a daughter are buried in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Sir Thomas Crosse & family
Politician and Philanthropist
In the central aisle of St Margaret's church is a gravestone to members of the Crosse family, buried in the vault below. There are two memorials also.
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Katherine Knollys
On the wall of St Edmund's chapel in Westminster Abbey is a coloured alabaster monument near the grave of Katherine, wife of Sir Francis Knollys.
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Stephen
Stephen was crowned in the Abbey in December 1135. He promised to all Englishmen "all the liberties and good laws" which they had enjoyed under his predecessors.
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Princess Amelia
Amelia is one of several children of George II to be buried in a vault below an aisle of Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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William, Duke of Cumberland
Soldier
Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, is buried with his parents and other family in the Hanoverian vault beneath the central aisle of Henry VII's chapel.