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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.
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Sir George Williams & YMCA
A memorial window for the Young Men's Christian Association (founded by Sir George Williams) was unveiled in the nave of Westminster Abbey in 1921.
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Thomas Gayfere
Thomas Gayfere, mason, is buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey, together with his wife Frances and daughter. The gravestone was re-cut in 1996.
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Markham Family
Members of the Markham family are buried in Westminster Abbey, including Major William Markham in the north cloister and his son William, Archbishop of York.
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Roger Townshend
Soldier
The Honourable Lieutenant Colonel Roger Townshend has a monument in the south aisle of the nave. He is buried at Albany, New York.
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Richard Ingram, 5th Viscount Irvine
Soldier
Richard (Rich) Ingram, 5th Viscount Irvine (or Irwin) was buried in a vault at the east end of Henry VII's chapel on 17th April 1721.
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Elizabeth Claypole
Elizabeth Claypole, favourite daughter of Oliver Cromwell, is buried in Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey. A small stone marks her burial place.
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Thomas Trigge
Soldier
In the south choir aisle is a grey and white marble monument to General Sir Thomas Trigge. Above the tablet is a partially draped urn.
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Thomas Cranmer
Priest/Minister
The early 16th century hexagonal pulpit with linenfold panelling in the nave is by tradition that in which Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer preached.
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Algernon Coote, Earl of Mountrath
In the chapel of St Michael in Westminster Abbey is a large marble monument to Algernon Coote, Earl of Mountrath and his wife Diana.
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Elizabeth Fane
In St Nicholas’ chapel is a large elaborate monument of alabaster and marble to Elizabeth Fane. She was buried on 19th November 1618.
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John Berkeley, Lord Fitzharding
In the north ambulatory are the graves of John Berkeley, Lord Fitzharding and his wife Barbara. He was the younger son of Sir Charles Berkeley.
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Richard Kempenfelt
Sailor
In the chapel of St Michael is a column in memory of Admiral Richard Kempenfelt by John Bacon junior
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Sir George Cornewall Lewis
In the north transept is a memorial bust and inscription tablet to politician Sir George Cornewall Lewis. It is by sculptor Henry Weekes.
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Herbert, 1st Earl Kitchener
Soldier
Kitchener was Secretary of State for War but died in 1916. A memorial service was held in the Abbey on 13th June 1916.
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Sir John Templeton
Philanthropist
The west window of Henry VII's Lady Chapel especially honours Sir John Marks Templeton (1912-2008), a very generous benefactor to the restoration of this chapel.
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Alexander Davis and Mary Tregonwell
In the churchyard of St Margaret's Westminster is an altar tomb for Alexander Davis, scrivener, and his wife Mary, who later married John Tregonwell.
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Piers Griffith
Sailor
Piers Griffith, pirate, was buried somewhere in the south transept but his gravestone no longer remains. He was accused of piracy by the Spanish Ambassador.
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Sir William Walton
Musician and Composer
In the north choir aisle of Westminster Abbey is a memorial stone for the eminent composer Sir William Walton.
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Margaret Radcliffe or Ratcliffe
Margaret Radcliffe or Ratcliffe was a favourite maid of honour to Elizabeth I. She died at Richmond Palace and was buried in St Margaret's church.