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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.

• Villiers Family

  Politician and Soldier

  Sir George Villiers, his wife Mary, son George 1st Duke of Buckingham and others of the family are buried in Westminster Abbey.

• J.R. Clayton & Alfred Bell

  Artist

  John Richard Clayton and Alfred Bell designed several stained glass windows for Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church Westminster. Clayton also designed some memorials.

• Henry Hugh Armstead

  Artist

  Henry Hugh Armstead was one of the sculptors who worked on the new altar screen in Westminster Abbey designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott from 1867.

• Sir David Frost

  Broadcaster

  On 13th March 2014 a memorial stone was unveiled to Sir David Frost in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey during his thanksgiving service.

• Catherine, Lady Walpole

  Catherine, Lady Walpole, wife of Sir Robert Walpole, Viscount Walpole and Baron Houghton, has a marble memorial in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel.

• Thomas Babington Macaulay

  Poet and Historian

  Thomas Babington (Macaulay), 1st Baron Macaulay, historian and poet, was buried at the foot of Joseph Addison's statue in Poets' Corner on 9th January 1860.

• Sir Arthur Harris

  Airman

  Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Travers Harris is remembered in the RAF chapel. His name is painted below the Battle of Britain memorial window.

• The Nation's Memory

  When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.

• James Montagu

  Sailor

  In the north-west tower chapel is a statue to Captain James Montagu. A life size figure of James in uniform stands on a pedestal flanked by two lions.

• Holles Family

  Politician, Soldier and Sailor

  Francis, Sir George, Sir Frescheville and John duke of Newcastle are among members of the Holles family buried in Westminster Abbey. Three have monuments.

• Recent funerals

  Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.

• Arthur & Augusta Stanley

  Writer, Dean, Historian and Priest/Minister

  In Henry VII’s chapel is the grave and monument of Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, Dean of Westminster, and the grave of his wife Lady Augusta.

• Sir Thomas and Walter Hungerford

  Walter Hungerford was buried in the south ambulatory of Westminster Abbey but has no marker. Sir Thomas Hungerford was buried in a chapel now destroyed.

• William Wilberforce & family

  Priest/Minister, Statesman and Abolitionist

  William Wilberforce, MP, who took up the cause for the abolition of slavery was buried in the north transept. Samuel was Dean of Westminster and Basil was Archdeacon.

• Crimea and Indian Mutiny memorial

  Soldier

  Opposite the west entrance of Westminster Abbey is a column, remembering former pupils of Westminster School who died in the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny.

• Modern Christian martyr maquette

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the modern Christian martyr maquette, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• New exhibition on Notre Dame de Paris opens

  Wednesday, 7th February 2024

  The world touring immersive exhibition Notre Dame de Paris, The Augmented Exhibition opens today at the Abbey until 1st June 2024.

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• Charles Darwin

  Scientist and Writer

  Charles Robert Darwin, naturalist, is buried in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey, not far from Sir Isaac Newton. His memorial is by J.E. Boehm.

• Eyre Coote

  Politician and Soldier

  In the west aisle of the north transept is a very large white marble monument to the memory of Lt. General Sir Eyre Coote.