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William Bayne
Sailor
In the north transept is a tall monument of white and coloured marbles, known as The Three Captains memorial, by the sculptor Joseph Nollekens.
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Elizabeth Herrick
In St Margaret's is a modern painted wooden tablet to Elizabeth Herrick, which replaced one which had disappeared from the church in the 18th century.
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Charles Holmes
Sailor
In the north ambulatory is a large monument of grey and white marble to Rear Admiral Charles Holmes. This shows the admiral in Roman armour.
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Victoria & George Cross Holders
In the nave is a joint memorial stone to holders of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry, and holders of the George Cross.
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William Wragg
In the south choir aisle is a memorial to William Wragg of South Carolina who was shipwrecked.
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George Herbert
Poet
In St George's chapel in Westminster Abbey is a two light stained glass window to the memory of poets George Herbert and William Cowper.
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George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
Writer and Statesman
A memorial to George Nathaniel, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, K.G., GCSI, GCIE, statesman and writer, was unveiled in Henry VII's chapel in 1930.
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William Cowper
Poet
In St George's chapel in Westminster Abbey is a two light stained glass window in memory of poets William Cowper and George Herbert.
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James Cook
Sailor
A memorial to Captain James Cook, Sir Francis Drake and Sir Francis Chichester was unveiled in the south cloister on 4th October 1979.
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Welbore Ellis, Baron Mendip
Welbore Ellis, 1st Baron Mendip, Member of Parliament, was buried in the north transept on 7th February 1802. He has no monument or gravestone.
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Brian Thomas
Artist
Brian Thomas, painter and stained glass artist, executed six lancet windows in Westminster Abbey below the north transept rose window.
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Susanna Gunning
Novelist
Susanna Gunning, novelist, was buried in the north cloister on 5th September 1800 aged 60. She seems never to have had an inscribed gravestone.
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Arthur, Viscount Lee of Fareham
Politician, Soldier and Philanthropist
Arthur Hamilton Lee, Viscount Lee of Fareham was a benefactor to Westminster Abbey. He gave two bronze candelabra and two paintings.
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Charles Watson
Sailor
In the west aisle of the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Vice-Admiral Charles Watson. This was designed by James Stuart.
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William Edward Forster
Politician
On the wall of the north choir aisle is a white marble tablet, with a portrait relief, in memory of politician William Edward Forster.
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Ted Hughes
Poet
A memorial to Ted [Edward James] Hughes O.M., O.B.E. was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 6th December 2011 by Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney.
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Philippe d'Auvergne, Duc de Bouillon
Spymaster, Scientist, Writer and Sailor
Vice Admiral Philippe d'Auvergne, Duc de Bouillon, a native of Jersey, was buried in the churchyard of St Margaret's Westminster but nothing marks his grave.
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Abbey marks 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Sunday, 15th September 2024
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2024.
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Abbey receives generous support for The King Charles III Sacristy
Tuesday, 29th April 2025
Westminster Abbey has received two further generous contributions towards The King Charles III Sacristy, a new building which is being constructed to transform the welcome we offer our visitors and worshippers.
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Abbey recognises forgotten role of The Shakespeare Ladies Club
Wednesday, 11th June 2025
Westminster Abbey is officially recognising the central role played by The Shakespeare Ladies Club in reviving Shakespeare’s reputation and the campaign to erect a memorial to the writer in Poets’ Corner in 1741.