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• Arthur Herbert, Earl of Torrington

  Politician and Sailor

  Arthur Herbert, Baron Torbay and Earl of Torrington, was buried on 22nd April 1716 in the "south aisle within the tombs" ie. the south ambulatory.

• 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.

• Sir Edmund Prideaux

  In the north choir aisle is a monument to Sir Edmund Prideaux. He and his second wife Anne are buried nearby in the nave.

• Richard Cumberland

  Writer and Playwright

  Playwright and novelist Richard Cumberland is buried in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey. His grave is near to the grave of his friend Dr Samuel Johnson.

• Sir John Hawkins

  Writer

  Sir John Hawkins, writer, is buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey. His gravestone has been re-cut. He was born on 29th March 1719.

• James Harrington

  Writer

  James Harrington, scholar, was buried on the south side of the chancel of St Margaret's but his gravestone was later moved to the north side.

• Thomas Chiffinch

  Servant

  Thomas Chiffinch [or Cheffin], servant to the King, was buried on 10th April 1666 in the south transept of Westminster Abbey.

• Joseph Lemuel Chester

  Writer and Historian

  The American genealogist Colonel Joseph Lemuel Chester has a memorial in the south choir aisle. It is of marble and was put up in 1883.

• Oliver Goldsmith

  Writer

  In Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey is a marble memorial to author Oliver Goldsmith by J. Nollekens.

• John Nedham

  Lawyer

  John Nedham (Needham), Receiver General of Westminster Abbey, and members of his family are buried in the nave of the Abbey but none have markers.

• St Margaret's Church launches £2 million appeal

  Tuesday, 19th May 2009

  St Margaret’s Church, affectionately known as the ‘parish church of the House of Commons’, and the church where Winston Churchill married his beloved Clemmie in September 1908 has launched a £2 million appeal to fund essential works to repair its roof, external walls and bell tower.

  St Margaret's Church

• Battle of Britain Sunday 2009

  Monday, 21st September 2009

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2009.

  Battle of Britain Sunday Special Service

• St Margaret’s to open again for worship and visitors

  Thursday, 27th August 2020

  St Margaret’s Church will welcome back worshippers and visitors this autumn after being closed for over six months due to coronavirus and following building work.

  Worship

• Admiral of the Fleet Lord Boyce remembered

  Thursday, 13th July 2023

  His Majesty The King was represented by Admiral Sir Anthony Radaki at a Service of Thanksgiving for former Admiral of the Fleet The Lord Boyce at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July 2023.

• William Wragg

  In the south choir aisle is a memorial to William Wragg. The inscription reads: Sacred to the memory of William Wragg Esqr. of South Carolina.

• Anne of Cleves, 4th wife of Henry VIII

  Mary I ordered Anne of Cleves’ burial in the Abbey. She lies on the south side of the High Altar, her monument showing her initials.

• Hannah Pritchard

  Musician and Actor

  The memorial to actress and singer Hannah Pritchard was moved from Poets' Corner to the triforium and can be seen there. Sculptor Richard Hayward.

• Richard Mead

  Physician and Doctor

  The memorial to Dr Richard Mead is to be found on the north side of the nave but he is actually buried in Temple Church.

• James Wyatt

  Architect

  James Wyatt, architect, is buried in the south transept. He was Surveyor of the Fabric at the Abbey from 1776 to his death.

• William Wordsworth

  Poet

  A white marble life size figure of poet William Wordsworth is in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey. The figure is seated with crossed legs.