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Wilfred Thomas Edwards
Philanthropist
Wilfred Thomas Edwards was a generous benefactor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal which culminated in the cleaning of Henry VII's Lady Chapel in 1995.
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Richard de Berkyng
Abbot
Richard de Berkyng was Abbot of Westminster from 1222 to his death on 23rd November 1246. He was first buried in the old Lady Chapel.
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Sir John Davis
Philanthropist
Sir John Davis was chairman of Westminster Abbey Trust from 1973-1985, the organisation which raised millions for the restoration of the exterior of Westminster Abbey.
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David, 1st Earl Beatty
Sailor
David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty (1871-1936), naval officer, has a stall plate as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
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Lord Rupert Nevill
Philanthropist
The coat of arms of Lord Rupert Nevill are in the west window of the Lady Chapel. He was a Trustee of the Westminster Abbey Trust, which raised millions of pounds for the restoration of the stonework of the Abbey.
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Sir Eric Drake
Philanthropist
Sir (Arthur) Eric Drake's coat of arms is in the west window of the Lady Chapel. He was a trustee of the Westminster Abbey Trust, which raised millions for the restoration of the Abbey between 1973-1995.
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Lucy Baynton
Lady Lucy Baynton was buried in the north ambulatory in Westminster Abbey at the entrance to St John the Baptist's chapel on 14th June 1621.
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Sir Hugh Ridley Sykes
Philanthropist
Sir Hugh Ridley Sykes, industrialist, was a donor to the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal, which culminated in 1995 in the restoration of the Lady Chapel.
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Thomas, Lord Paget
Writer, Politician and Soldier
Thomas, Lord Paget was buried in the "north aisle" of Westminster Abbey on 19th February 1742 (most likely the north choir aisle).
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Sir Hugh Pollard
Politician and Soldier
Politician and Royalist army officer Sir Hugh Pollard, 2nd Baronet of King's Nympton, Devon, died on 27th November 1666 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.
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Gordon and Jean Southam
Philanthropist
Gordon Thomas Southam and his wife Jean were generous donors to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal which culminated in the restoration of Henry VII's Chapel.
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Frances Louisa Parnell
On the wall of the west cloister is a modern memorial, designed by J. Peter Foster in slate and white marble, to Frances Louisa Parnell.
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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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Zimmerman Family
Philanthropist
Beside the steps leading to Henry VII's chapel are two enamelled copper plates, in green and red, for the Zimmerman family of the USA.
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Crewe Family
In the north ambulatory is a tablet to Juliana Crewe. On the other side is a marble mural monument to Lady Jane Crewe.
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James, Lord Cranstoun
James, Lord Cranstoun was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey on 14th July 1773. He seems never to have had an inscribed gravestone.
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Victor Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin
Philanthropist
The 9th Earl of Elgin presented three red porphyry discs to be inserted in the new High Altar floor, which imitated the ancient floor design.
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William Kerr, Marquis of Lothian
William Kerr, 2nd Marquis of Lothian was buried in the Ormond vault at the eastern end of Henry VII's chapel on 6th March 1722..
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William Hatteclyffe
Physician and Diplomat
William Hatteclyffe (sometimes called Atcliff) was a diplomat and physician and was buried on the right side of the altar in the old Lady Chapel.
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Theodore Palaeologus
Soldier
In the chapel of St Michael is the grave of Theodore Palaeologus, buried 3rd May 1644. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Parliamentary army.