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Philip Herbert
Soldier
Colonel Philip Herbert, his wife Marianne and two daughters are buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. None have markers.
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Susan de Vere, Countess of Montgomery
Susan de Vere, Countess of Montgomery, was buried in St Nicholas' chapel but has no gravestone or memorial.
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Henry Brooker
Henry Brooker, Library keeper and Receiver General of Westminster Abbey, was buried in the east cloister but no marker remains.
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Simon Preston
Musician
The ashes of Simon Preston, former Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, were buried in the west cloister on 21st November 2022.
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Sir Thomas Button
Explorer and Sailor
Admiral Sir Thomas Button and his wife are buried in St Margaret's church Westminster but they have no markers or memorial.
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Requiem Mass Marks Start of Lady Chapel Festival
Friday, 22nd April 2016
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, celebrated Requiem Mass in the Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey, on Thursday 21st April 2016, the Anniversary of the Death of King Henry VII.
Lady Chapel The Choir of Westminster Abbey Requiem Mass Henry VII 500 Years of Wonder
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The Reverend Anthony Ball installed as a Canon of Westminster
Monday, 12th September 2016
The Reverend Anthony Ball was installed as a Canon of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 10th September 2016.
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Sung Eucharist: Cecile Chaminade
Sunday, 3rd March 2024
Messe pour deux voix égales by French composer Cécile Chaminade, sung by the St Margaret’s Choristers in the week of International Women’s Day
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John Bull and Marlborough Tatton
On the north wall of St Margaret's Church is a cartouche to John Bull, an eminent rich merchant (according to his entry in the register).
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Nathaniel Rogers
Doctor
Dr Nathaniel Rogers, physician, presented a small stained glass window to Westminster Abbey. The window is in the east aisle of the south transept.
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Harry Carter
The ashes of Harry Carter and his wife lie in the west cloister. He was Clerk of Works at the Abbey responsible for maintenance.
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Sir Eric Drake
Philanthropist
Sir (Arthur) Eric Drake's coat of arms is in the west window of the Lady Chapel. He was a trustee of the Westminster Abbey Trust, which raised millions for the restoration of the Abbey between 1973-1995.
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Frances Louisa Parnell
On the wall of the west cloister is a modern memorial, designed by J. Peter Foster in slate and white marble, to Frances Louisa Parnell.
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Sarah Hughes
Servant
Sarah Hughes was a servant who left money in her will to buy candlesticks for the High Altar of Westminster Abbey.
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Charles Cornwall
Sailor
Admiral Charles Cornwall of Berrington in Herefordshire was buried in the south aisle (presumably of the nave) of Westminster Abbey on 27th November 1718.
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Charles Fitzcharles, Earl of Plymouth
Charles Fitzcharles, Earl of Plymouth was buried on 18th January 1681 (modern dating) in the vault in Henry VII's chapel formerly occupied by Oliver Cromwell.
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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.
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Raymond Gordon
Philanthropist
The ashes of Raymond Gordon, founder of the children's Horse Rangers charity, are buried in St Margaret's. On the south west wall is a memorial.
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Gilbert Thornburgh
Gilbert Thornburgh, Gentleman of the Cellar to the King, was buried in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Colonel Edward O'Rourke
Soldier
Lt. Colonel Edward O'Rourke is buried in St Margaret's. He has no inscribed gravestone and unfortunately his wall tablet is now hidden behind the organ.