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• Edward Grant

  Writer and Priest/Minister

  Reverend Edward Grant was a prebendary of Westminster from 1577-1601, Sub-Dean, and Head Master of Westminster School 1572-1593. He was buried in the north transept.

• Edward Herbert

  On a pillar in the north nave aisle is a white marble cartouche to Edward Herbert. This shows a winged cherub head at the base.

• Edward VII

  Albert Edward, eldest son of Queen Victoria, was born in 1841. His coronation, with his wife Alexandra of Denmark, was held on 9th August 1902.

• Edward Wetenhall

  Priest/Minister, Physician and Doctor

  In the south transept of Westminster Abbey is the grave of Bishop Wetenhall. His son Edward, a doctor, has a monument, by William Woodman, nearby.

• Edward Webber

  On the wall of the Dark Cloister of Westminster Abbey is a marble tablet in memory of Edward Webber, a King's Scholar at Westminster School.

• Edward Cooke

  Sailor

  A memorial to Captain Edward Cooke, Royal Navy, is in St John the Evangelist's chapel, on the back of the wall which forms Wolfe's monument.

• Edward VI

  Edward succeeded his father when he was just 9 years old and was crowned in the Abbey on 20th February 1547. He died in 1553.

• Edward Spragge

  Sailor

  Admiral Sir Edward Spragge was buried in the north aisle of Westminster Abbey (most probably the north ambulatory) but his grave was never marked.

• Edward IV

  Edward IV was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 28th June 1461. His queen Elizabeth Woodville was crowned in 1465. Their infant daughter Margaret has a small monument in St Edward's chapel.

• Edward the Confessor

  It is still possible to experience the wealth of educational opportunities without visiting the Abbey itself. Our experienced Learning Officers can join you online and tailor our interactive sessions, costumed characters and virtual tours to meet the needs, interests and age of your class.

• Edward Scott

  Writer and Historian

  Edward John Long Scott, Keeper of the Muniments at Westminster Abbey from 1891-1918 has a bronze memorial tablet in the Muniment Room where he worked.

• Edward Lear

  Artist and Writer

  A memorial stone to Edward Lear, writer, artist and ornithologist, was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 6th June 1988 by Sir Hugh Casson.

• Edward Carpenter

  Writer, Dean and Priest/Minister

  The ashes of Dr Edward Frederick Carpenter K.C.V.O., a much loved Dean of Westminster, are buried in the nave near the graves of his predecessors.

• Edward Lloyd

  In St Margaret's Church is a memorial tablet to Edward Lloyd, publisher and newspaper proprietor. He also had a stained glass window in the church.

• Edward Popham

  Soldier and Sailor

  In the chapel of St John the Baptist there is a monument to Colonel Edward Popham, naval and army officer, and his wife Anne.

• Edward Aspinwall

  Writer and Priest/Minister

  Reverend Edward Aspinwall was buried in the south transept on 8th August 1732. But he seems never to have had an inscribed gravestone or monument.

• Edward VIII

  King Edward VIII abdicated the throne before he could be crowned and was succeeded by his brother King George VI.

• Edward Vernon

  Politician and Sailor

  Edward Vernon has a marble memorial in the north transept, near the entry door. He was born in Westminster on 12th November 1684.

• Edward Jones

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend Dr Edward Jones, Bishop of St Asaph, and his son Richard are buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster.

• Edward the Confessor

  Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.