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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.
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Harriet Wyatt
Artist
Mrs Harriet Wyatt gave a magnificent altar frontal to Westminster Abbey. It took her eight years to complete.
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Westminster Abbey celebrates 750th anniversary
Tuesday, 15th October 2019
Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a service to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the re-building of Westminster Abbey today.
Special Service 750th anniversary HM The Queen HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
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Henry son of Henry VIII
Henry was buried in Westminster Abbey on the north side of the Sanctuary area near the entrance to the chapel of St Edward the Confessor.
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William de Curtlyngton
Abbot
William de Curtlyngton was Abbot of Westminster from 1315-1333. He was buried in front of the altar in the chapel of St Benedict, Westminster Abbey.
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X is for X marks the spot
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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Christian Aid celebrates 80th anniversary
A Service of Thanksgiving and Reflection on the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th June 2025.
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Abbey marks 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Westminster Abbey marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Sunday 20th September 2020.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Abbey vaccine clinic
Tuesday, 23rd March 2021
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have today visited the NHS Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Westminster Abbey.
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Feast of the Translation of Saint Edward the Confessor
Monday, 13th October 2025
Celebrate the life of Saint Edward with us, as we mark the day of his translation to the Shrine in the centre of the Abbey.
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HMS Barham
Sailor
At the nave altar are two standard and two altar candlesticks given in memory of those lost when the battleship HMS Barham was torpedoed during World War 2.
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The Holy See invites Westminster Abbey choir to sing at St Peter’s in Rome
Monday, 5th March 2012
Westminster Abbey’s world-famous choir has been invited by the Holy See – through the Maestro of the Cappella Musicale Pontificia “Sistina” – to sing at St Peter’s in Rome.
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William of Windsor & Blanche
Two children of Edward III, William of Windsor and Blanche of the Tower, have a small altar tomb in the chapel of St Edmund.
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Mothers' Union
In 1925 a memorial chapel was set up for those who fell in World War I. The altar frontal was given by the Mothers' Union.
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William Dudley (Sutton)
Priest/Minister
In the chapel of St Nicholas is the tomb of William Dudley, Bishop of Durham. The Purbeck marble altar tomb has lost the brass effigy.
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Nicholas Carew
In the chapel of St Nicholas in Westminster Abbey is an altar tomb chest of Purbeck marble to Nicholas, Baron Carew.
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Sarah Hughes
Servant
Sarah Hughes was a servant who left money in her will to buy candlesticks for the High Altar of Westminster Abbey.
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Henry Hugh Armstead
Artist
Henry Hugh Armstead was one of the sculptors who worked on the new altar screen in Westminster Abbey designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott from 1867.
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George Fascet
Abbot
George Fascet, Abbot of Westminster, is buried in St John the Baptist's chapel. His altar tomb of stone shows his coat of arms.
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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.
