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Wystan Hugh Auden
Writer and Poet
A memorial stone for W.H. Auden, poet and essayist, was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 2nd October 1974.
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Robert Hooke
Scientist and Writer
A memorial for Robert Hooke, one of the most brilliant and versatile of English scientists, was unveiled on 3rd March 2005.
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William of Colchester
Abbot
William of Colchester, Abbot of Westminster from 1386 is buried in the chapel of St John the Baptist. His stone altar tomb shows his effigy.
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William Twisse
Priest/Minister
In the south transept of Westminster Abbey is a grey fossil marble tablet to William Twisse, preacher in the Cromwellian period, and three others.
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William Strong
Priest/Minister
William Strong, independent minister, was buried in Westminster Abbey in July 1654 but his body was disinterred after Charles II was restored to the throne.
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Henry James
Writer and Novelist
On 17th June 1976 a memorial stone for Henry James, American born novelist, was unveiled in Poets' Corner by his great grand-nephew Alexander James, jr.
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Indian Civil Service
In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is a stone and black marble memorial to members of the Indian Civil Service from 1858 to 1947.
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William Malcolm Hailey
Diplomat
In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is a memorial tablet to Indian administrator William Malcolm Hailey, Lord Hailey of Shahpur and Newport Pagnell.
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Sarah Siddons
Actor
In the chapel of St Andrew is a larger than life-size white marble statue to Sarah Siddons, reputed to be the country’s finest tragic actress.
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P.G. Wodehouse
Writer, Playwright and Novelist
A memorial to Sir P.G. Wodehouse was unveiled at Westminster Abbey in September 2019. The stone is near the memorial to Noel Coward.
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Sir Roger Bannister
Physician, Scientist, Sportsman and Writer
In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial stone for Sir Roger Bannister, athlete and neurologist.
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Fellows' Programme
Westminster Abbey Institute offers a year-long programme in servant leadership for up to 20 public servants who are moving into senior roles.
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Difference and diversity
A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster
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Westminster Abbey marks the 200th anniversary of the RNLI
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent today attended a service of Thanksgiving to mark 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
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Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2024
Thursday, 25th April 2024
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 25th April 2024.
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The King and Queen lead the nation in marking VE Day 80th anniversary
The King and Queen attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May. VE Day was the public holiday that marked the formal end of the Second World War in Europe.
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Festival of Commemoration Evensong
Monday, 17th November 2008
An Evensong to mark the start of the Abbey’s ‘Mary and Elizabeth: Sisters in Hope of Resurrection’ festival took place on Monday 17th November 2008.
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Battle of Britain Sunday 2009
Monday, 21st September 2009
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2009.
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Office for Royal Maundy
Thursday, 21st April 2011
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Office for the Royal Maundy at Westminster Abbey on Maundy Thursday, 21st April 2011.
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Royal Visitors at Battle of Britain Sunday 2012
Sunday, 16th September 2012
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 16th September 2012.
HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Royal visit
