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  • Margaret, daughter of Edward I

    On the 8th of July 1290 Margaret, daughter of Edward I, was married to John, son of the Duke of Brabant, in Westminster Abbey.

    Marriage On the 8th of July 1290 Margaret was married to John, son of the Duke of Brabant in Westminster Abbey.

  • 17. Anne Neville

    Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

    Anne Neville was crowned in the Abbey with her husband, Richard III, in July 1483 - the first joint coronation for 175 years.

  • 12. Richard II and the first procession

    Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

    Richard II was just 10 years old when he was crowned in July 1377.

  • Tour: Coronations

    Wednesday, 1st July 2026

    Discover the stories behind 39 coronations at Westminster Abbey, from William the Conqueror in 1066 to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023.

    ...regalia that have shaped preparations throughout history Available dates Wednesday 1st July - 10:15am and 1:00pm Thursday 2nd July - 10:15amFriday...

  • William Bishop

    The ashes of William Bishop were buried in the west cloister. He held the post of Clerk of Works at the Abbey from 1928-1955.

    Born 7 July 1882.

  • George Green

    Scientist, Mathematician and Physicist

    A memorial for George Green, mathematician and physicist, was unveiled in the nave in July 1993, adjoining the graves of Isaac Newton and Lord Kelvin.

    ...George Green, mathematician and physicist, was unveiled in the nave of Westminster Abbey in July 1993, adjoining the graves of Sir Isaac Newton and Lord Kelvin.

  • Hon. Jane Hyde

    The Hon. Jane Hyde was buried in the east cloister. Her gravestone is now worn but is next to that of the Reverend C. Cracherode.

    Jane Hyde was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey on 28th July 1778.

  • 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.

    ...of Winslow in Buckinghamshire and his second wife Jane, who was buried on 10th July 1685 - her father was Simon Hopper, an officer at the Exchequer, and his...

  • Wesley Carr

    Writer, Dean and Priest/Minister

    The ashes of Dr (Arthur) Wesley Carr, KCVO, Dean of Westminster from 1997-2006, were buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey on 24th April 2018.

    ...predecessor Michael Mayne and has the inscription: WESLEY CARR1941-2017DEANA life of discovery He was the son of Arthur and Irene Carr and was born on 26th July

  • Mary Manningham

    Mary Manningham was buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey in 1751, with her daughter Elizabeth,

    Mary Manningham was buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey, in front of William Pitt's monument, on 5th July 1751 aged 62.

  • Christopher Teesdale

    Soldier

    Colonel Christopher Teesdale and his eldest son are buried in the churchyard of St Margaret's Westminster.

    Died 20th July 1802 aged 43 years.

  • 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.

    She was born on 2nd July and baptised on 10th July 1575 and married William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby, at Greenwich.

  • Mrs William Quartermain

    The wife of Dr William Quartermain, one of the King's Physicians, was buried in "the south part of the cross aisle" i.e. south transept.

    south transept of Westminster Abbey on 15th July 1661.

  • Mary, Countess of Kent

    Mary, Countess of Kent was buried in St Paul's chapel in Westminster Abbey on 20th March 1644 but nothing marks her grave.

    She was the daughter of Sir William Courteen and his wife Hester (Tryon) and was baptised at the Dutch church in London on 30th July 1609.

  • Theodore Balisy

    Theodore Salomon De Balisy was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey on 7th July 1721 has no marker. He was 90 years old.

    Theodore Salomon De Balisy was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey on 7th July 1721 but has no marker.

  • Past Institute events

    Videos and podcasts of past public programmes of Westminster Abbey Institute are available.

    ...the Newbigin House of Studies Trinity Hall, Cambridge, 15th July 2015 Read lecture transcript   Von Hugel Institute Lecture Lecture given by Claire...

  • Corporate hospitality

    In June and July, we construct a glass marquee, making College Garden an idyllic venue for a reception, gala dinner or corporate conference and lunch.

    In June and July, we construct a stylish marquee with a decked porch area, making College Garden an idyllic venue for a relaxed reception, formal gala dinner or...

  • Summer: Brass on the Grass

    Wednesday, 16th July 2025

    Soak up the summer atmosphere with live music in the beautiful surroundings of Westminster Abbey’s historic College Garden.

    Every Wednesday from 16th July - 27th August, a different brass or wind band will perform an uplifting hour of music from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

    Events Summer at the Abbey

  • Concert: Brass on the Grass

    Wednesday, 15th July 2026

    Soak up the summer atmosphere with live music in the beautiful surroundings of Westminster Abbey’s historic College Garden.

    Every Wednesday lunchtimes weekly from 15th July to 2nd September, a different brass, wind or concert band will perform an uplifting 90 minutes of music.

  • Milman Children

    In the north choir aisle is the grave, with brass letters, of three young children of Henry Hart Milman, Canon of Westminster 1835 to 1849.

    His wife was Mary Ann Cockell (who died 1st July 1871) and he died on 24th September 1868, being buried in St Paul's cathedral.

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