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Susanna Cibber
Actor
Susanna Cibber, actress, is buried in the north cloister. She seems never to have had an inscribed gravestone and there is no memorial to her.
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Access, facilities and FAQ
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.
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Arctic explorer's memorial unveiled
Tuesday, 30th September 2014
A memorial to the Orkney-born Arctic explorer Dr John Rae (1813-1893) was dedicated in the Chapel of St John the Evangelist, Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 30th September 2014.
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James Cook
Sailor
A memorial to Captain James Cook, Sir Francis Drake and Sir Francis Chichester was unveiled in the south cloister on 4th October 1979.
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Sir Francis Drake
Sailor
A memorial to Sir Francis Drake, Elizabethan sailor and explorer, was unveiled in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey on 4th October 1979.
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Sir Francis Chichester
Sailor
A memorial to Sir Francis Chichester, Captain James Cook and Sir Francis Drake was unveiled in the south cloister on 4th October 1979.
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President of Malawi honours Dr David Livingstone
Wednesday, 20th March 2013
Her Excellency Joyce Banda, President of Malawi, attended a Wreathlaying Ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 19th March 2013 on the Bicentenary of the Birth of Dr David Livingstone.
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Voice and Verse Workshop: Strokes of Poetry
Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Step into the world of Westminster Abbey's memorials as we explore their history and emotional impact through poetry.
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George III
George III and Queen Charlotte were crowned in the Abbey on 22nd September 1761. The ceremony was long and they were not crowned until 3.30pm.
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Family Tour: Easter and the Abbey
Monday, 7th April 2025
Join us to explore Westminster Abbey, looking for links to the Easter story.
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Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - October
Tuesday, 8th October 2024
Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.
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Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - November
Tuesday, 5th November 2024
Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.
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The Royal Signals Veteran: A Photographic Journey
Tuesday, 5th November 2024
Explore an exhibition from the Royal Corps of Signals showcasing what it means to be a veteran today.
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William Camden
Writer and Historian
William Camden, author and antiquary, was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey. He was Head Master of Westminster School and Abbey Librarian.
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The Abbey welcomes The World Reimagined globes
Thursday, 11th August 2022
The Abbey welcomed forty-two giant globes to Dean’s Yard today ahead of the launch of the UK’s largest public art trail by The World Reimagined.
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Dr John Rae
Explorer and Physician
On 30 September 2014 a memorial stone to Dr John Rae, explorer, was unveiled in St John the Evangelist chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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George Howe
Soldier
In the north-west tower chapel in the nave is a memorial to George Augustus, 3rd Viscount Howe. He was commander of the Royal American regiment.
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Charles Ignatius Sancho honoured with St Margaret’s memorial
Tuesday, 19th December 2023
Charles Ignatius Sancho, who escaped from a background of slavery and rose to distinction in Georgian London, has been honoured with a new memorial.
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Voice and Verse Family Day: Get Creative!
Friday, 1st November 2024
Release your imagination this half term. Take inspiration from famous poets, writers and creatives buried and remembered in Westminster Abbey to boost your family creativity.
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Lunchtime Talk: Edward I, a Great and Terrible King
Wednesday, 9th July 2025
Historian Marc Morris explores the life of King Edward I and considers how his controversial reign shaped the history of the British Isles.
