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Sir Clement Clerke
Sir Clement Clerke was buried in the north cloister on 10th December 1693. His wife Sarah had been buried there on 13th November 1693.
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Major General and Mary Lowther
Soldier
Major General Lowther and his mother Mary are buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey but have no marker.
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Kenneth Mackenzie, Lord Fortrose
Politician
Kenneth Mackenzie, commonly called Lord Fortrose, was buried in the south aisle of the nave on 22nd October 1761. He has no memorial or marker.
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Richard James
Writer, Poet and Priest/Minister
The Reverend Richard James, antiquary, historian, linguist and poet, was buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster on 8th December 1638 but he has no marker or memorial.
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Aldam and John Frame
Gardener
Aldam and John Frame (Freame) held the post of gardener at Westminster Abbey and are buried in the south cloister.
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Carolyn Craig
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Carolyn Craig FRCO earned her organ performance degrees in the United States and first worked in the United Kingdom as organ scholar at Truro Cathedral in 2018-2019 between her undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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Our Lady of Pew
The Society of Our Lady of Pew venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, and regularly holds Mass and retreats in the Abbey.
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Poets’ Corner
Poets’ Corner Westminster Abbey is a place of pilgrimage for literature lovers. More than 100 poets and writers are buried or have memorials here.
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News & media
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Sir Winston Churchill Remembered
Friday, 30th January 2015
Members of the Churchill family and representatives of Churchill-related organisations joined the congregation at a wreath laying to commemorate the Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill KG OM CH TD at Westminster Abbey on Friday 30th January.
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Education Centre celebrates fifth birthday
Thursday, 21st May 2015
Westminster Abbey's Education Centre is marking five years since it was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen.
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Evensong marks Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Monday, 16th April 2018
Evensong marking the 25th Meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th April.
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A podcast for Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, 17th February 2021
Today’s episode of Abbeycast, A podcast for Ash Wednesday, was recorded this week in the Florence Nightingale Chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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A Podcast for the Feast of the Annunciation
Thursday, 25th March 2021
A Podcast for the Feast of the Annunciation: Today’s episode of Abbeycast was recorded this week in the Abbey’s magnificent Chapter House.
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Trees of life service takes place at the Abbey
A Service of Remembrance with the blessing of saplings for a living memorial to honour those who served and died in the COVID-19 pandemic was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 11th October 2022.
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Creation Lates: Summer sessions
Wednesday, 17th July 2024
Explore the Abbey after hours and enjoy live music in the Cloisters.
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In conversation: The Spirit of Our Politics
Tuesday, 16th April 2024
Join Michael Wear and Marvin Rees in conversation as they discuss a distinctly Christian approach to politics.
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Special verger tours: Association members
Monday, 8th January 2024
Join two of our expert vergers on a tour that will take you behind the scenes at the Abbey and see how the clergy prepare for different services and occasions.
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Creation trail: Wellbeing wander
Thursday, 20th June 2024
Discover tranquillity in the cloisters and Abbey gardens on this self-guided walk.
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Safeguarding
As part of Westminster Abbey’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults we have put in place a safeguarding policy and arrangements.