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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.

  • Markham Family

    Members of the Markham family are buried in Westminster Abbey, including Major William Markham in the north cloister and his son William, Archbishop of York.

  • Willes family

    Priest/Minister and Codebreaker

    Dr Edward Willes, bishop of Bath and Wells, was buried in the north ambulatory, together with his wife Jane and sons Edward and Sir Francis.

  • Thomas Blagge

    Soldier

    Colonel Thomas Blagge was buried in the north transept in November 1660. He was a groom of the bedchamber to Charles I and Charles II.

  • Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

    Thursday, 22nd May 2025

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 21st May 2025.

    Special Service Thomas Cochrane

  • Hatton Family

    Statesman

    The large monument to Sir Christopher Hatton is now in the triforium, having being moved from the lower Islip chapel. He and his wife Alice are both buried just outside this area .

  • 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.

    Event Family Learning

  • Abbey releases A-Z of family activities

    Tuesday, 7th April 2020

    Staging a royal coronation at home, making up a secret sign language and navigation games are amongst the new activities being released online by the Abbey to keep families occupied during isolation.

    COVID-19

  • Creation Family Fun: Commonwealth Celebration

    Saturday, 10th August 2024

    Share in a celebration of world cultures in the walled garden of the Commonwealth Church.

    Events Creation

  • The Bride’s family

    Relive the wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton, from the moment the guests arrive to the moment the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

  • Sir Thomas Nevill

    In the north transept of Westminster Abbey are the graves of Sir Thomas Nevill and his wife Sarah, and their daughter Anne Elford.

  • Thomas, Margaret and Richard Blagrave

    Musician

    Thomas Blagrave, musician and singer, was buried in the north cloister but he has no monument. His wife Margaret was buried next to him.

  • 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).

  • Beyond Victory Family Activity: Spread your wings

    Saturday, 31st May 2025

    Flock together for a gentle session of bird crafts, trails and stories as we consider peace through the symbol of birds.

    Beyond Victory

  • 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.

  • Sir Thomas Hesketh

    Politician

    In the north choir aisle is a monument with a full length coloured effigy of Sir Thomas Heskett or Hesketh, reclining on his left elbow.

  • Chilean Navy pays tribute to Admiral Thomas Cochrane

    Monday, 21st May 2018

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Monday 21st May 2018.

    Chilean Navy Day

  • Sir Thomas Vaughan

    Soldier and Diplomat

    The tomb of Sir Thomas Vaughan, died 1483, is in St John the Baptist's chapel. A Purbeck marble tomb chest stands in an arched canopy.

  • Sir Thomas Peyton

    Sir Thomas Peyton, 2nd Baronet of Knowlton in Kent, is buried in the north ambulatory. He was a son of Sir Samuel Peyton and Mary.

  • Sir Thomas Langton

    Politician

    Sir Thomas Langton, MP, was buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster in 1605 but he has no monument or marker.

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