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William Conway
Priest/Minister
In St Margaret's church Westminster is an alabaster and marble memorial to the Reverend William Conway. It shows a bust of Conway.
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George Grote
Historian
George Grote, celebrated historian, is buried in the south transept. He was a Royal Society Fellow, University of London Vice-Chancellor, British Museum trustee and MP.
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William Dalrymple
Sailor
In the south choir aisle of Westminster Abbey is a white and yellow marble monument to William Dalrymple. The sculptor was Robert Adam.
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National Holocaust Centre and Museum Marks Anniversary
Monday, 27th June 2016
A Service of Thanksgiving and Re-commitment to mark the 20th Anniversary of The National Holocaust Centre and Museum was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Sunday 26th June.
Special Service National Holocaust Centre and Museum The Choir of Westminster Abbey
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Westminster Abbey marks ANZAC Day 2021
Westminster Abbey Marks Anzac Day 2021: Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 25th April 2021.
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Lord Burghley’s legacy celebrated
Wednesday, 22nd June 2022
HRH Princess Alexandra attended a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the lasting legacy of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 22nd June 2022.
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Prince William of Wales & Catherine
Prince William is the eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. He married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in 2011.
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HMS Captain & Hugh Burgoyne
Sailor
In the north transept is a glass window and memorial brass to those who were lost when the ship HMS Captain sank with Hugh Burgoyne.
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Francis and John Beaumont
Poet
Francis Beaumont, poet and dramatist, and his brother Sir John Beaumont are both buried in Poets' Corner, at the entrance to St Benedict's chapel.
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British Prisoners of War 1914-1918
Soldier and Airman
In 1926 a stained glass window was unveiled in the north choir aisle to remember British prisoners of war who died during World War I.
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Twysden Brothers
Soldier and Sailor
There are three memorials in the nave to Josiah, Heneage and John Twysden, all sons of Sir William Twysden and his wife Frances.
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Eyre Coote
Politician and Soldier
In the west aisle of the north transept is a very large white marble monument to the memory of Lt. General Sir Eyre Coote.
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Sir Charles Stuart
Soldier
A white marble memorial to army officer Sir Charles Stuart is on the wall of St Andrew's chapel, off the north transept of Westminster Abbey.
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Thomas Shadwell
Writer and Playwright
Thomas Shadwell, dramatist and writer of comedies and operas, has a black and white marble monument in the east aisle of Poets' Corner.
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Westminster Abbey to honour Sir Roger Bannister
Thursday, 22nd July 2021
Westminster Abbey is to dedicate a memorial to Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes and who later.
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Westminster Abbey to honour Sir Ernest Shackleton
Friday, 12th January 2024
A memorial stone to Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the most celebrated Antarctic Explorers of the twentieth century, will be dedicated at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 15th February 2024.
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Somerset Kerry & family
In St Margaret's church is a gravestone for Somerset Kerry and his family, Elizabeth and John Alford and Rebecca Moncreife and her son John Moncreife.
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A Reflection on closing down
Friday, 20th March 2020
I sat staring at a computer screen trying to find words that I could use that would explain why we had to close the Abbey.
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Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday before Lent 2019
Sunday, 24th February 2019
Sermon at Evensong on the Second Sunday before Advent 2019: Our relationship with creation The Feast of Candlemas, which the Church observed at the beginning of February, celebrates one of the most.