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• Milman Children

  In the north choir aisle is the grave, with brass letters, of three young children of Henry Hart Milman, Canon of Westminster 1835 to 1849.

  His wife was Mary Ann Cockell (who died 1st July 1871) and he died on 24th September 1868, being buried in St Paul's cathedral.

• James Callaghan

  Politician and Statesman

  On 7th July 2015 a memorial stone for James Callaghan, former Labour Prime Minister, was unveiled near memorials to Harold Wilson and other Prime Ministers.

  7th July 2015 a memorial stone for James Callaghan, former Labour Prime Minister, was unveiled in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey near memorials...

• John and Edward Willis

  Carpenter

  In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is the grave of John Willis, Abbey carpenter, his son Edward and niece Ann.

  Also of Mr Edward Willis son of the above Mr John Willis who died July 6 1780 in the 44th year of his age.

• John and Eleanor Elliott

  Philanthropist

  In St Margaret's church is an area known as the Chapel of Christ the Intercessor, set up in 1981 by John and Eleanor Elliott.

  ...the Intercessor was given by John and Eleanor Elliott of New York City 26 July 1981 in thanksgiving for their marriage in this church 27 July 1956 The chapel...

• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, son of Elizabeth II

  b.1960

  On 23 July 1986, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (then Prince Andrew), second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was married to Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.

  On 23rd July 1986, he married Miss Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.

• Sir Robert Long

  Politician, Architect and Lawyer

  Sir Robert Long, politician and lawyer, was buried in the south choir aisle on 28 July 1673 but he has no monument or marker.

  Sir Robert Long, politician and lawyer, was buried in the south choir aisle of Westminster Abbey on 28 July 1673 but he has no monument or marker.

• Edwin Fedarb

  Musician

  In St Margaret's church Westminster is a decorated wall brass to Edwin Horatio Fedarb, choirmaster at the church from 1889-1896.

  Daughter Elizabeth Mary married Maurice Stamm in the church on 29th July 1902.

• Christopher Musgrave

  Politician

  Christopher Musgrave, Member of Parliament for Carlisle, was buried in the north transept on 16th September 1718 but he has no monument or readable gravestone.

  He was born in Carlisle on 2nd July 1664, a son of Sir Christopher Musgrave by his first wife Mary (Cogan).

• Walter Stuart, 6th Lord Blantyre

  Walter Stuart, 6th Lord Blantyre was buried in the Duke of Richmond's vault in Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey on 24th July 1713.

• Bridget Hollinshead

  In the north transept of Westminster Abbey is the grave of Bridget Hollinshead. She was a daughter of Robert Hollinshead of Wigan in Lancashire, merchant.

  Died 29th July 1798 aged 79 Although the stone says she was Mrs it means in this case "mistress" as she was not married.

• Thomas Crawfurd

  Thomas Crawfurd (or Crawford) was buried in the north quire aisle of Westminster Abbey on 13th November 1724 but he has no readable gravestone.

  He was some time Secretary to the British Embassy in Paris and was appointed resident Envoy at the French court on 3rd July 1722.

• James Horsfall

  Musician

  James Horsfall was a Lay Vicar and Librarian at Westminster Abbey. He has no marker or memorial.

  He lived in a house in the Abbey cloisters and died unmarried on 5th July 1817 aged 64.

• Dorothy Stuart, Countess of Roscommon

  Dorothy Stuart, Countess of Roscommon was buried in St Edmund's chapel in the Abbey but has no monument.

  Dorothy Stuart, Countess of Roscommon, who died on 21st July 1614, was buried in St Edmund's chapel in Westminster Abbey but she has no monument or marker.

• Abbey to close in late April for Coronation preparations

  Monday, 6th March 2023

  Westminster Abbey will be closed to visitors and worshippers from Tuesday 25th April and will re-open on Monday 8th May.

  Visitor tickets for May - July can now be booked.

  Coronations

• Enjoy summer at the Abbey

  Friday, 11th July 2025

  This summer, Westminster Abbey opens its doors to a season of creativity, reflection, and discovery.

  July and August, visitors are invited to experience the Abbey in new and surprising ways at a special season of guided tours, after-hours experiences,...

• Diana, Princess of Wales

  Diana, Princess of Wales was tragically killed in a car accident on 31st August 1997. Her funeral was held in Westminster Abbey on 6th September.

  Marriage She married Charles, Prince of Wales at St Paul's Cathedral on 29th July 1981.

• Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley

  A kneeling figure of Lord Darnley can be seen on the monument of his mother Margaret Douglas, in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel.

  They married at Holyrood in Scotland on 29th July 1565 and Henry was declared King the following day.

• Benjamin Ibbot

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend Benjamin Ibbot was buried in the east aisle of the south transept on 13th April 1725 but he has no monument.

  On 29th July 1714 at St Martin Outwich church he married Susanna Powell but they had no children.

• Achilles Preston

  Soldier

  Colonel Achilles Preston died on 12th July 1764 aged 31 in the East Indies and his body was returned for burial in the south transept.

  Achilles Preston died on 12th July 1764 aged 31 in the East Indies and his body was returned for burial in the south transept of Westminster Abbey on 12th...

• William Ryley

  Historian

  William Ryley, archivist and herald, was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey on 25th July 1667 but he had no monument or gravestone.