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Thomas Chiffinch
Servant
Thomas Chiffinch [or Cheffin], servant to the King, was buried on 10th April 1666 in the south transept of Westminster Abbey.
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William Dickinson
Architect
William Dickinson, architect and deputy Surveyor of Westminster Abbey under Sir Christopher Wren, was buried in the north porch of the Abbey.
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James Fullerton
Sir James Fullerton was buried in the north ambulatory, near the steps leading to Henry VII's chapel. His monument was later erected in St Paul's chapel.
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The Reverend Dr James Hawkey
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey is Canon Theologian at the Abbey, with particular responsibility for theological study and teaching.
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Baroness Boothroyd remembered at St Margaret's memorial service
Tuesday, 16th January 2024
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Right Honourable The Baroness Boothroyd OM was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 16th January 2024.
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Members of the Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Abbey
Monday, 11th March 2024
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March.
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Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service
The service is held annually to celebrate nursing and midwifery and all staff, both qualified and unqualified, and the importance of supporting one another through challenging times.
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Queen’s bouquet rests on Grave of the Unknown Warrior
Sunday, 7th May 2023
The Queen’s Coronation bouquet has been laid at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Her Majesty’s request.
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George, John, Arabella and Henrietta Churchill
Politician, Soldier and Sailor
Admiral George Churchill was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey and has a large monument. His sister Arabella is also buried. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough was briefly buried here then moved to Blenheim Palace.
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History of Westminster Abbey
An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey houses tombs and memorials to kings and queens and the famous and the great.
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One People Oration 2019
Monday, 21st October 2019
There are many churches and cathedrals in the world, some of which are more beautiful, more ancient, more glorious than Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor 2015
Tuesday, 13th October 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon Given at First Eucharist of Christmas 2016
Saturday, 24th December 2016
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots is buried in a tomb erected by her son James I in the south aisle of the Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey.
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Edward I and Eleanor of Castile
Edward and Eleanor's coronation took place on 19th August 1274. Both are buried in St Edward's chapel in Westminster Abbey and Eleanor has a fine effigy.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2020
Sunday, 13th September 2020
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2020: Our choosing to be saved is significant and important. A few weeks ago, in this very pulpit, I waded into.
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Matthew Prior
Poet and Diplomat
In Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey is a large monument to poet and diplomat Matthew Prior. Bust by A. Coysevox.
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Thomas Parr
Thomas Parr, from Shropshire, lived for 152 years and 9 months through the reigns of ten monarchs and was buried in Westminster Abbey by order of King Charles I.
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Giles Daubeney
Soldier
Sir Giles Daubeney was buried in St Paul’s chapel in Westminster Abbey where his alabaster effigy lies next to that of his wife.
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Processional banners
We have six processional banners, which are carried at festivals and certain special services. At other times, they’re usually displayed either side of the altar.