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• John Laird Mair Lawrence

  In the centre of the nave is the grave of John Laird Mair (Lawrence), 1st Lord Lawrence. Nearby is a bust of Lord Lawrence.

• John Windsor [Wyndsore]

  Soldier

  John Windsor, or Wyndsore, soldier, is buried in the north ambulatory The brass inscription plate on his gravestone has now been moved for better preservation.

• John and Francis Ligonier

  Soldier and Politician

  In the north ambulatory is a marble monument to Field Marshal John [Jean-Louis], Earl Ligonier. His brother Francis has a memorial in the south cloister.

• Sir John Betjeman

  Writer, Poet and Broadcaster

  On a pillar in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Sir John Betjeman, Poet Laureate and broadcaster.

• John de Warenne

  Soldier and Diplomat

  In the north choir aisle is a carved shield for John, Earl of Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey. The arms are "checky, or and azure".

• John Peter Foster

  Architect

  The ashes of architect J. Peter Foster were buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey on 5th December 2010.

• Sir John Balchen

  Sailor

  In the west aisle of the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Admiral Sir John Balchen (or Balchin).

• Dean of Westminster to retire in November next year

  Friday, 28th September 2018

  The Dean of Westminster announced today (Friday 28th September) that he will retire next year on 1st November 2019 after 13 years at Westminster Abbey.

  Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall

• Harrison Memorial Unveiled

  Tuesday, 28th March 2006

  John Harrison, the 18th century clockmaker, whose revolutionary precision watch allowed sailors to calculate their ships' longitude, is now honoured with a memorial stone which was unveiled in the Nave by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

  John Harrison Memorial dedication HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

• Catherine, Lady St John of Bletso

  Catherine, Lady St John of Bletso was buried in Westminster Abbey in March 1615. Her monument had originally shown her two children, Oliver and Anne.

• George, John, Arabella and Henrietta Churchill

  Politician, Soldier and Sailor

  Admiral George Churchill was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey and has a large monument. His sister Arabella is also buried. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough was briefly buried here then moved to Blenheim Palace.

• John Smith

  John Smith, his daughter Anne, Countess of Clanricarde and grandson the Hon. John Burke are buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey.

• John Bannister

  Musician

  John Bannister or Banester, distinguished musician, is buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. A small black marble tablet is on the wall.

• John Wynyard

  Soldier

  General John Wynyard is buried in the nave. When the nave floor was re-laid in 1834 his gravestone was taken up and replaced.

• John Howard, Earl of Stafford & family

  In the chapel of St Edmund is a marble monument to John Paul Howard, 4th Earl of Stafford. The monument is by Robert Chambers.

• Abbey hosts 6th Form Conference

  Monday, 3rd October 2011

  The Dean & Chapter of Westminster hosted, for the first time, a Sixth Form Conference attended by 130 students from six schools on Monday 26 September.

  Education Centre King James Bible

• Christ the King

  St Peter flag

• To crown a king

  A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.

• Crowning of a king

  In a chapel at the heart of Westminster Abbey is the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, king and saint.

• John Latsis

  Philanthropist and Sailor

  John Latsis, Greek businessman, shipping and oil magnate and banker, was a generous donor to the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal.