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John Broughton
Soldier
John Broughton, champion boxer and later Yeoman of the Guard, was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey in 1789.
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Stanley & Lucina Ho
Philanthropist
Stanley Ho and his wife Lucina were generous donors to the Westminster Abbey Appeal for the restoration of the Lady Chapel. Each has a window.
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Sir John Salisbury
Soldier
Sir John Salisbury, one of the knights of the chamber of King Richard II, is buried in St John the Baptist's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Thomas Vaughan
Musician
Thomas Vaughan was a tenor singer in the Westminster Abbey Choir 1804-1843 and was buried on 17th January 1843 in the west cloister.
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Giles Hooper and family
Lawyer
Giles Hooper, his two wives and son Edmund are buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey. The gravestone inscription has now worn away.
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Security at the Abbey
This page details the security and safety measures we have in place so you can fully enjoy your visit to the Abbey.
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Prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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St Edward the Confessor chalice
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the St Edward the Confessor chalice, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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Fragments of stained glass
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see fragments of stained glass, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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The Litlyngton Missal
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Litlyngton Missal, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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Albert memorial
Find out about sculptor Thomas Brock's contribution to Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey prays for the health of HM The King
Monday, 5th February 2024
HM The King meeting members of the Choir of Westminster Abbey
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Westminster Abbey prays for the health of HM The King
Monday, 5th February 2024
HM The King meeting members of the Choir of Westminster Abbey
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Amir of Qatar visits Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 3rd December 2024
The Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, accompanied by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 3rd December.
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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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Royal Green Jackets 40th Anniversary
Wednesday, 22nd March 2006
The Royal Green Jackets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the formation of the regiment at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 22nd March.
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A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale
Thursday, 14th May 2009
The annual Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 13th May 2009.
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A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lord Dahrendorf of Clare Market
Tuesday, 3rd November 2009
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lord Dahrendorf of Clare Market KBE FBA was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, at 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd November 2009.
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Time Team Special on Westminster Abbey broadcast date confirmed
Thursday, 17th June 2010
Tony Robinson and the Time Team go behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey in a one-hour special, Time Team: The Secrets of Westminster Abbey, to be broadcast on Channel 4 on Monday 28th June at 8.00pm.
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Duke of Edinburgh opens 83rd Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at Abbey
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh opened the 83rd Royal British Legion’s Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2011.
