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• John Blow

  Musician and Composer

  John Blow, organist and composer, was buried in the north choir aisle in 1708, near the door which at that time led to the organ.

• John Williams

  Dean and Philanthropist

  Dr John Williams was Dean of Westminster from 1620-1644. He has no monument in the Abbey and he is buried at Llandegai in his native Wales.

• John Troutbeck

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend Dr John Troutbeck, Minor Canon of Westminster 1869-1899, was buried in the East Cloister. He was a son of George Troutbeck of Penrith.

• John Leake

  Writer and Physician

  Dr John Leake, man-midwife, was buried in the north cloister on 16th August 1792 aged 65. He has no monument or inscribed gravestone.

• John Darcy

  Politician and Soldier

  John Darcy died of quinsy on 6th and was buried on 11th January 1689 near one of the pews (so presumably in the Quire area).

• John Denham

  Engineer and Philanthropist

  John Denham, a former mining engineer, gave money to set up the Warrior's chapel at Westminster Abbey (now dedicated to St George).

• John Piper

  Artist

  A slate plaque in St Margaret's Church records the fact that John Piper designed the stained glass windows in eight bays of the south aisle.

• John Buswell

  Musician and Composer

  Dr John Buswell, composer and singer at the Abbey, was buried in the north cloister.

• John Baker

  Sailor

  Vice-Admiral John Baker died on 10th November 1716 at Port Mahon in Minorca and his body was returned to Westminster Abbey for burial.

• John Hay

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend John Hay is buried in the south cloister. On the wall is a mural monument by the sculptor Michael Rysbrack.

• John Gay

  Poet and Playwright

  John Gay, poet and dramatist, was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey. His monument was moved to the triforium and can be seen there.

• John Dryden

  Poet and Playwright

  John Dryden, Poet Laureate and dramatist, is buried in Poets' Corner. His monument, just outside St Benedict's chapel, now consists of a white marble bust.

• John Redman

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend Dr John Redman was a Canon and Sub-Dean of Westminster and was buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey.

• 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.

• John Leng

  Writer and Priest/Minister

  In the south aisle of St Margaret's church Westminster, high on the wall near the chancel, is a monument to John Leng, bishop of Norwich.

• John Flete

  Historian and Priest/Minister

  John Flete was Prior and historian of Westminster Abbey. He died in 1466 and was presumably buried in the Abbey or cloisters.

• John Gadbury

  Writer and Astronomer

  Dr John Gadbury, writer, astrologer and astronomer, was buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster on 28th March 1704. He has no memorial.

• O King of the Nations

  Discover the Great O Antiphons with Westminster Abbey, and take part in this Advent tradition.

• John Milton

  Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.