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Jane, Countess of Lincoln

Jane, Countess of Lincoln was buried on 1st September 1688 but the location of her grave is unknown and she has no monument or marker.

Godolphin family

Statesman

Sidney, Earl of Godolphin, Queen Anne's chief minister, is buried in the south aisle of the nave. His bust is by sculptor Francis Bird.

Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, Lady Eland

The graves of Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, her mother and grandmother are in the north ambulatory. The gravestone inscription was re-cut in 1997.

Sir Henry Belasyse

Soldier

In the chapel of St Paul in Westminster Abbey is a monument to Sir Henry Belasyse, army officer. The monument is by sculptor Peter Scheemakers.

Henry Spoore

Henry Spoore (or Spurr), Clerk of the Works at Westminster Abbey from 1696-1703, was buried in the south cloister. His stone cannot now be seen.

John Robinson

Musician

John Robinson, organist of Westminster Abbey from 1727 until his death is buried in the north choir aisle of the Abbey.

William Tucker

Composer, Musician and Priest/Minister

William Tucker, priest and musician, was buried in the cloisters. He was an Abbey Minor Canon and Lay Vicar from 1661 until his death.

Ann Jett

Ann Jett was buried at the west end of the north cloister of Westminster Abbey on 29th April 1721 but she has no marker.

Elizabeth de Vere, Countess of Derby

Elizabeth de Vere, Countess of Derby was buried in the chapel of St Nicholas in Westminster Abbey but has no marker.

Westminster Abbey launches Association

Monday, 23rd November 2015

Westminster Abbey introduces its membership scheme, the Westminster Abbey Association, on Monday 30th November for those who would like to support the work of the Abbey and receive unlimited entry during the year, invitations to an exclusive annual event and special offers.

Westminster Abbey Association