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• John André

  Soldier

  In the nave of Westminster Abbey is the grave and monument to Major John André, executed as a spy by the Americans in 1780.

• Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond

  Philanthropist

  Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby, was buried in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel. She was the mother of Henry VII.

• Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk & family

  Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk was buried in St Edmund's chapel in Westminster Abbey, with her daughter Mary Grey. Also Margaret, Countess of Derby.

• David & Eva Garrick

  Actor

  On the west wall of Poets' Corner is a monument to the famous actor David Garrick, not far from his grave. By H. Webber.

• Ben Jonson

  Poet, Playwright and Actor

  Ben Jonson, dramatist and poet, is the only person buried in an upright position in Westminster Abbey. He was born on 11th June 1572.

• John, Charles & Samuel Wesley

  Priest/Minister

  On 30th March 1876 the Dean of Westminster, Arthur Stanley, unveiled a white marble memorial to Methodists John and Charles Wesley.

• Edward I and Eleanor of Castile

  Edward and Eleanor's coronation took place on 19th August 1274. Both are buried in St Edward's chapel in Westminster Abbey and Eleanor has a fine effigy.

• John Islip

  Abbot and Priest/Minister

  John Islip was Abbot of Westminster from 1500 until his death in 1532 and was buried in the chantry chapel he built at Westminster Abbey.

• Richard II and Anne of Bohemia

  Richard was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 16th July 1377 aged 10. He married Anne of Bohemia in January 1382 and both are buried in the Abbey. His portrait hangs in the nave.

• Henry III

  Henry III rebuilt Westminster Abbey from 1245 and has a large tomb with an effigy in St Edward's chapel.

• Elizabeth I

  Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 15th January 1559. She was buried in the Abbey in 1603. Her monument is in the Lady Chapel.

• Henry V and Catherine de Valois

  Henry’s tomb is below his elaborate chantry chapel in Westminster Abbey. His funeral armour and the effigy of his wife, Catherine de Valois, can be seen in the Abbey Galleries.

• A Service to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies

  A Service to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies took place at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2009 at 11.00am.