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• Philip Larkin

  Writer, Poet and Novelist

  A memorial stone for poet and writer Philip Arthur Larkin, C.H., C.B.E., was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 2nd December 2016.

• Sir Francis Vere and Horace Vere

  Soldier

  Sir Francis Vere, Elizabethan soldier, and his brother Horace are buried in the chapel of St John the Evangelist in Westminster Abbey. Francis has an interesting monument.

• Elizabeth and Maria Pope

  Actor

  Two actresses, Elizabeth and Maria, the first and second wives of tragic actor Alexander Pope, are buried together in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey.

• Royal Ballet Founders

  Composer, Dancer and Musician

  In 2009 a memorial stone to four founders of the Royal Ballet, Ninette de Valois, Frederick Ashton, Constant Lambert and Margot Fonteyn, was unveiled.

• Samuel Smith

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend Dr. Samuel Smith was a prebendary (clergyman) of Westminster Abbey 1787-1808 and Head Master of Westminster School 1764-1788.

• Join the Abbey Association

  Unlimited free entry to the Abbey is just one of the advantages of joining the Abbey Association. But there’s much more on offer.

• Gell Family

  Members of the Gell family, including Daniel, Anthony, William Egerton, John Henry and Katherine, are buried or memorialised in the Abbey precincts.

• Sir Thomas Hardy

  Sailor

  At the west end of the nave is a monument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy. He is shown in Roman armour reclining on a sarcophagus.

• Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland & Percy family

  Politician and Soldier

  A large white marble monument to Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland stands in this chapel. This was designed by Robert Adam and sculpted by Nicholas Read.

• Volunteer at Westminster Abbey

  We look for enthusiastic, committed people to join our team of volunteers. If there are volunteer vacancies, they will be listed below.

• BBC Culture Show features Cosmati pavement

  Thursday, 6th August 2009

  Andrew Graham-Dixon from The Culture Show reveals the story of the 13th century Cosmati pavement at the High Altar in Westminster Abbey, currently undergoing conservation work, which he describes as “one of the wonders of medieval Britain".

  Cosmati pavement

• Sir James Leith

  Soldier

  Sir James Leith, army officer, is buried in the centre part of the nave. He died of yellow fever in Barbados on 16th October 1816.

• New Canon joins Westminster Abbey

  Saturday, 28th January 2006

  The Reverend Jane Hedges was installed as a Canon of Westminster Abbey at Evensong on Saturday 28th January.

  Reverend Jane Hedges

• Abbey welcomes The Children’s Society to annual Christingle service

  Wednesday, 28th November 2007

  The Dean and Chapter of Westminster warmly welcomed The Children’s Society to its annual Christingle service on Wednesday 28th November.

  Christingle The Children's Society Special Service

• Abbey Holds Vigil and Requiem to Mark Somme Centenary

  Friday, 1st July 2016

  A Vigil and Requiem to Commemorate the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme was held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 1st July 2016.

  Battle of the Somme WW1

• Celebrating St Edward

  In a chapel at the heart of Westminster Abbey is the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, king and saint.

• Jonathan Chadwick Durden

  Jonathan Chadwick Durden was buried in the east cloister in 1782. His grave is just by the gates and can now only be faintly read.

• A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford

  Wednesday, 3rd February 2010

  A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 3rd February 2010.

• Sir Robert Long

  Politician, Architect and Lawyer

  Sir Robert Long, politician and lawyer, was buried in the south choir aisle on 28 July 1673 but he has no monument or marker.

• The Dalai Lama visits Westminster Abbey

  Wednesday, 20th June 2012

  The Dalai Lama visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 20th June 2012 for A Moment of Prayer and Reflection in the Nave.

  Dalai Lama