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The Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers
A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.
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Medieval Monastery tour
Saturday, 1st March 2025
Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.
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Medieval Monastery tour
Tuesday, 1st April 2025
Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.
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Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales
Henry Frederick was the eldest son of James I. He died suddenly in 1612 and his funeral was held at Westminster Abbey on 7th December.
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George Savile, Marquess of Halifax
George Savile, Marquess of Halifax is buried in the north aisle of Henry VII's chapel in the vault first used by General George Monck.
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James Hamilton, Earl of Abercorn & Family
Soldier
Colonel James Hamilton, and the 6th and 7th Earls of Abercorn are buried in the Abbey.
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Verger-guided tours
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.
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Ringers complete marathon handbell peal
Wednesday, 7th November 2007
Six members of the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers rang a peal on handbells in the Henry VII Chapel on Wednesday.
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Arctic explorer's memorial unveiled
Tuesday, 30th September 2014
A memorial to the Orkney-born Arctic explorer Dr John Rae (1813-1893) was dedicated in the Chapel of St John the Evangelist, Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 30th September 2014.
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Royal wedding bouquet to rest on Warrior’s Grave
Sunday, 20th May 2018
The Duchess of Sussex has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Royal wedding bouquet rests on Warrior’s grave
Saturday, 13th October 2018
Princess Eugenie has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Princess Beatrice’s wedding bouquet rests on Warrior’s grave
Saturday, 18th July 2020
HRH Princess Beatrice of York has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor, to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Freke sisters
Three daughters of Ralph Freke are buried in Westminster Abbey. Elizabeth and Judith are buried in the nave, and Frances in the south choir aisle.
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Sir John and Lord Thomas Burgh
Soldier
Sir John Burgh [or Borough] and his brother Thomas, 5th Lord Burgh are both buried in the chapel of St Andrew in Westminster Abbey.
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Thomas & William Cecil, Earls of Exeter
Politician and Soldier
Thomas Cecil, Earl of Exeter, his first wife, two daughters and his son are buried in a vault in St John the Baptist's chapel.
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Edward V & Richard Duke of York
The presumed remains of Edward V and Richard Duke of York are buried in the Abbey in a white marble sarcophagus designed by Christopher Wren.
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Robert Blake
Soldier and Sailor
Robert Blake, Admiral and General at sea in the time of Oliver Cromwell, was buried in the Abbey in 1657 but disinterred in 1661.
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Edward Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury
Politician
Edward Talbot, 8th Earl of Shrewsbury, was buried in St Edmund's chapel in Westminster Abbey. His wife Jane erected a large monument for him.
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James and John Fleming
Soldier
Major General James Fleming is buried in the central aisle of the nave, with a large monument nearby. His nephew Sir John Fleming is also buried in the nave.
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James Oswald
Politician
James Oswald was buried in the north aisle of the nave in 1769. A small rectangular brass with a decorated border now covers his grave.
