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• Lord Robert Manners

  Sailor

  In the north transept is a monument, known as The Three Captains memorial, commemorating Royal Navy captains William Bayne, William Blair and Lord Robert Manners.

• Spencer Perceval

  Statesman

  Spencer Perceval, statesman and Prime Minister 1809-1812, has a memorial in the nave. It sits on a window ledge and is by Sir Richard Westmacott.

• William Camden

  Writer and Historian

  William Camden, author and antiquary, was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey. He was Head Master of Westminster School and Abbey Librarian.

• Joseph Addison

  Poet and Playwright

  In Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey is a marble statue of Joseph Addison, poet and essayist, by the sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott, erected in 1809.

• James Watt

  Engineer

  A small bust now commemorates James Watt, the great civil engineer. This replaced a very large marble statue.

• Robert South

  Priest/Minister and Philanthropist

  Robert South, prebendary of Westminster, is buried in the lantern area, just before the steps up to the Cosmati pavement and next to Richard Busby.

• Edward Vernon

  Politician and Sailor

  Edward Vernon has a marble memorial in the north transept, near the entry door. He was born in Westminster on 12th November 1684.

• Thomas May

  Writer and Historian

  Thomas May, writer and historian, was buried in the south transept. When Charles II was restored, May's body was buried in St Margaret's churchyard.

• Charles James Fox & Henry V. Fox, Lord Holland

  Writer, Statesman and Abolitionist

  Charles James Fox, statesman, has a monument in the nave. Henry Vassal Fox, 3rd Baron Holland, his nephew, has a large monument behind that to Charles.

• Freke sisters

  Three daughters of Ralph Freke are buried in Westminster Abbey. Elizabeth and Judith are buried in the nave, and Frances in the south choir aisle.

• Lady Elizabeth and Joseph Nightingale monument maquette

  Every object tells a story. Here at Westminster Abbey, a Christian place of worship for over 1,000 years, there are over 1,000 years of stories to share. Discover more about the beliefs, practices and history of Christianity by uncovering the stories behind these 10 objects from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

• Poet Laureates

  Curator Dr Susan Jenkins shares more about the lives and poetry of nine Poet Laureates who are buried or memorialised in Poets' Corner.