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• Thomas Hesilrige

  Soldier

  Thomas Hesilrige was buried in the south ambulatory on 30th October 1651 but his body, with other followers of Oliver Cromwell, was disinterred.

• 19. Katherine of Aragon

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• Volunteer at Westminster Abbey

  We look for enthusiastic, committed people to join our team of volunteers. If there are volunteer vacancies, they will be listed below.

• John Strode

  Soldier

  Colonel John Strode, governor of Dover Castle in Kent and a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber to Charles II, was buried on 30th March 1686.

• Andrew and John Van Yzendoorn

  Andrew (Andries) Van Yzendoorn and his only son John are buried in the south aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey.

• John & Catherine Doughty

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend John Doughty and wife Catherine are buried in the north ambulatory. His widow later married Henry Croone (buried in the Abbey cloister).

• John Herbert

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend John Herbert was buried in the north porch of Westminster Abbey on 30th October 1729. His wife Mary was buried with him.

• Edward Wiggett Thompson

  The ashes of Edward Wiggett Thompson and his wife are buried in the Islip chapel. He was Head Master of the Abbey Choir School.

• Reimerd Watkins

  Reimerd Watkins, his wife and three children were buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. None have markers.

• Henry Elsynge

  Lawyer

  Henry Elsynge (Elsyng), clerk of the House of Commons, was buried in St Margaret's Westminster but has no marker.

• Richard Murray

  Sailor

  Captain Richard Murray was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey but has no marker.

• The Measure of All Things exhibition opens

  Monday, 21st July 2014

  The Measure of All Things, an exhibition by Hughie O'Donoghue R.A., has opened in the Chapter House as part of Westminster Abbey's plans to mark the centenary of the First World War.

  Exhibition WW1

• Denis Bond

  Politician

  Denis Bond, politician and follower of Cromwell, was buried in a vault in Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey, but was exhumed at the Restoration.

• Anne Gawen

  On the wall of the fourth bay of the north cloister is a small tablet to Anne Gawen and her parents Isaac and Frances Bush.

• Henry Grattan

  Statesman

  Henry Grattan, a statesman and defender of the rights of Ireland, was buried next to Charles James Fox in the north transept of Westminster Abbey.

• Employment opportunities

  Have a look at the job opportunities below. If you think there’s one that’s right for you, go ahead and apply.

• Mrs William Quartermain

  The wife of Dr William Quartermain, one of the King's Physicians, was buried in "the south part of the cross aisle" i.e. south transept.

• Timothy Brent

  Architect

  Timothy Brent, Surveyor General to the Duchy of Cornwall, was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey.

• Discover more

  The Reverend Fergus Butler-Gallie explores the crucial role the church played in supporting a nation in conflict.

• Rose Garden

  The Head Gardener at Westminster Abbey shares her experience and insight about how the team care for England's oldest cultivated garden.