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Sermon at Evensong on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity
Sunday, 29th July 2018
Sermon at Evensong on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity: Throughout the year, at Morning Prayer and at Evensong, we hear readings read from both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Throughout.
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Charles II
Charles' coronation took place on 23rd April 1661. He was buried in the Abbey on 14th February 1685 in a vault in Henry VII's chapel.
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Charles Agar, Earl of Normanton
Priest/Minister and Philanthropist
Charles Agar, Earl of Normanton and his wife Jane are buried in the north transept. A monument to him was erected in the north choir.
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David & Eva Garrick
Actor
On the west wall of Poets' Corner is a monument to the famous actor David Garrick, not far from his grave. By H. Webber.
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James and John Fleming
Soldier
Major General James Fleming is buried near the choir gate, with a large monument in the nave. His nephew Sir John Fleming is also buried in the nave.
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Killigrew Family
Priest/Minister, Soldier and Playwright
In the north aisle of the nave is a white marble monument to Robert Killigrew. It is a tablet in the form of a shield.
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Henry, Lord Norris
Soldier and Statesman
In the chapel of St Andrew, is a very large monument to the memory of Henry Norris (or Norreys), 1st Baron Norris of Rycote and his wife.
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Carteret family
In the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey are monuments to Dame Elizabeth Carteret, Edward and Philip Carteret.
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Geoffrey Chaucer
Scientist, Writer and Poet
Geoffrey Chaucer is buried in the south transept, now known as Poets' Corner. He was the author of The Canterbury Tales.
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Sir Clowdisley Shovell
Sailor
In the south choir aisle of Westminster Abbey is a large marble monument to the famous Admiral Sir Clowdisley Shovell, by the sculptor Grinling Gibbons.
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Library collection
Today’s library was established after the Abbey was founded as a collegiate church in 1560. It has been in the former monastic dormitory since 1591.
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Wall paintings
Our most important wall paintings are from the late 13th century, and include the figures of St Faith, Christ with St Thomas, and St Christopher.
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Address given at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Sunday, 20th September 2020
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. It is a time for us to reflect and remember, to recall memories, to remember the sacrifices made and not least the pivotal nature of the event.
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Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk & family
Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk was buried in St Edmund's chapel in Westminster Abbey, with her daughter Mary Grey. Also Margaret, Countess of Derby.
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Beauclerk family
Sailor
Several members of the family of Charles Beauclerk, Duke of St Albans are buried or commemorated in Westminster Abbey. Lord Aubrey Beauclerk has a monument.
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William Vincent & Family
Writer, Dean and Priest/Minister
William Vincent, Dean of Westminster, is buried in St Benedict's chapel. Nearby in the south transept are memorial tablets to him, his wife and son George Giles.
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Sir Thomas Hardy
Sailor
At the west end of the nave is a monument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy. He is shown in Roman armour reclining on a sarcophagus.
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Lionel Cranfield, Earl of Middlesex
In St Benedict's chapel is a large tomb, with white marble effigies, to Lionel Cranfield, 1st Earl of Middlesex and his second wife Anne.
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Zachary and William Pearce
Dean and Priest/Minister
In the south aisle of the nave is a memorial with bust to Zachary Pearce, Dean of Westminster. The monument was erected in about 1777.
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Ben Jonson
Poet, Playwright and Actor
Ben Jonson, dramatist and poet, is the only person buried in an upright position in Westminster Abbey. He was born on 11th June 1572.