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  • Brian and Thomas Duppa

    Priest/Minister

    In the north ambulatory is the grave of Brian Duppa, Bishop of Winchester. His nephew, Sir Thomas Duppa, is buried in the north choir aisle.

  • Sir Thomas Button

    Explorer and Sailor

    Admiral Sir Thomas Button and his wife are buried in St Margaret's church Westminster but they have no markers or memorial.

  • Sir Robert Thomas Wilson

    Soldier and Writer

    In the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey is a brass covering the grave of Sir Robert Thomas Wilson and his wife.

  • Simon & Thomas Langham

    Abbot and Priest/Minister

    In the chapel of St Benedict in Westminster Abbey is the tomb of Simon Langham, the only Abbot of Westminster to become a Cardinal.

  • Sir Robert & Sir Thomas Howard

    Poet, Playwright and Historian

    Sir Robert Howard, poet, dramatist and historian, and Sir Thomas Howard, created Earl of Berkshire, are buried in the chapel of St John the Baptist.

  • Sir Thomas Robinson & Lady Lechmere

    Architect

    In the south transept is a memorial to Sir Thomas Robinson, architect, and his wife Elizabeth, Lady Lechmere. The monument incorporates two busts.

  • 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.

  • Freeman Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon

    Politician, Soldier and Statesman

    The ashes of Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon are buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey. His wife was later buried with him.

  • Sir Philip and Sir Thomas Howard

    Soldier

    Sir Philip Howard was buried in St John the Baptist's chapel on 15th April 1686. His name is inscribed on a modern stone.

  • 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.

  • Sir Thomas Erskine May, Lord Farnborough

    Lawyer

    In St Margaret's is a memorial to lawyer Sir Thomas Erskine May, who was created Lord Farnborough on his retirement from the House of Commons.

  • Chilean Navy honours Lord Cochrane

    Tuesday, 20th May 2014

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Tuesday 20th May 2014.

    Chilean Navy Day Thomas Cochrane Special Service

  • Chilean Navy lay wreath for Cochrane

    Wednesday, 19th May 2010

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 19th May 2010.

    Wreathlaying

  • St Thomas the Apostle

    St Peter flag

  • Thomas Shadwell (c.1640-1692)

    Curator Dr Susan Jenkins shares more about the lives and poetry of nine Poet Laureates who are buried or memorialised in Poets' Corner.

  • Chilean Navy Day 2025

    Wednesday, 21st May 2025

    The Chilean Navy will pay its annual tribute to Admiral Thomas Cochrane at a wreath laying in the Abbey on Wednesday 21st May.

  • Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

    Wreaths were laid by HE The Ambassador of Chile, Mrs Ximena Fuentes Torrijo, and by Vice Admiral Andrew Burns, representing the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff.

  • St Margaret's organist wins Queen's Award

    Monday, 23rd November 2020

    Thomas Trotter, the organist at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, has been awarded this year’s Queen’s Medal for Music.

    St Margaret's Church Music

  • Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

    Thursday, 25th May 2023

    The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 24th May 2023.

  • Dean Preaches in New York

    Monday, 13th June 2011

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon at Solemn Eucharist on the feast of Pentecost, Sunday 12th June 2011, at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York, a parish church in the episcopal diocese of New York, NY, United States of America.

    Dean of Westminster USA tour

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