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Sir Charles Parsons

Scientist and Engineer

In the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial window to Sir Charles Parsons, scientist and marine engineer.

Charles Whitworth, Baron of Galway

Charles Whitworth, Baron of Galway, diplomat, died on 23rd October and was buried on 6th November 1725 in the south choir aisle of Westminster Abbey.

Sir Charles Stuart

Soldier

A white marble memorial to army officer Sir Charles Stuart is on the wall of St Andrew's chapel, off the north transept of Westminster Abbey.

Charles Hamilton, Earl of Selkirk

Soldier

Charles Hamilton (formerly Douglas) Earl of Selkirk and Baron Daer and Shortcleuch, was buried in April 1739 in the vault of the Duke of Buckingham.

Charles George Gordon

Soldier, Engineer and Philanthropist

Major General Charles George Gordon (known as Gordon of Khartoum) has a memorial in the north west tower chapel near the Abbey’s west entrance.

Charles Boyle, Earl of Orrery

Politician and Soldier

Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery, Baron Boyle of Marston, Baron of Broghill in Ireland, Knight of the Thistle, was buried on 11 September 1731.

Charles Agar, Earl of Normanton

Priest/Minister and Philanthropist

Charles Agar, Earl of Normanton and his wife Jane are buried in the north transept. A monument to him was erected in the north choir.

Charles, Viscount Portal

Airman

Beneath the Battle of Britain memorial window in Westminster Abbey is the name of Charles Frederick, Viscount Portal of Hungerford, Air Chief Marshal.

Charles Shaw-Lefevre, Viscount Eversley

Lawyer

On the south wall of St Margaret's church is a brass in memory of Charles Shaw-Lefevre, Viscount Eversley (1794-1888), Speaker of the House of Commons.

Charles Berkeley, 1st Earl of Falmouth

Charles Berkeley, 1st Earl of Falmouth was buried in a vault in St John the Baptist's chapel in Westminster Abbey on 22nd June 1665.

Charles Montague, 1st Earl of Halifax

Poet and Statesman

Charles Montague (or Mountague), 1st Earl of Halifax, Knight of the Garter, is buried in the vault of General Monk in Henry VII's chapel.

History of St Margaret's

Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.

Explore a place rich in history

Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.

More Coronation history

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.

Sir Charles and Sir John Wolfe Barry

Architect and Engineer

In the nave is a brass covering the grave of architect Sir Charles Barry and a memorial window for his son, Sir John Wolfe Barry.

Westminster Abbey celebrates Dickens’ Bicentenary

Tuesday, 7th February 2012

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a ceremony at Westminster Abbey on 7th February 2012 at 11.15 am to celebrate the life and work of Charles Dickens on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Charles Dickens Wreathlaying

Creation art workshop: Rooted in History

Saturday, 17th August 2024

Join artist Luke Adam Hawker for an afternoon of drawing the trees and architecture of Westminster Abbey.

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