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Sermon Given at the Our Lady of Pew Summer Eucharist
Friday, 21st July 2017
Sermon given by The Right Reverend Michael Colclough Honorary Assistant Bishop, Diocese of London.
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Milman Children
In the north choir aisle is the grave, with brass letters, of three young children of Henry Hart Milman, Canon of Westminster 1835 to 1849.
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John Carey, Earl of Dover
Soldier
John Carey, 2nd Earl of Dover, Viscount Rochford and Baron Hunsdon, was buried in the Carey family vault in St John the Baptist's chapel.
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William Craig
Priest/Minister
The Reverend William Craig was a prebendary at Westminster from 1720-1721 and is buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey.
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Alexander Baker
Physician
Alexander Baker, Master of the Barber-Surgeons' Company, was buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey on 2nd October 1635. But he has no monument.
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Robert Constable, Viscount Dunbar
Just inside the gates of the north choir aisle is a mural marble monument for Robert Constable, Viscount Dunbar and his second wife.
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Vincent Novello
Musician
Until it was destroyed during the war there was a stained glass window to musician Vincent Novello in St Andrew's chapel.
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Vacher family
Philanthropist
The Vacher family of Westminster gave both the brass eagle lectern and the carved and painted pulpit in St Margaret's church Westminster.
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John Strode
Soldier
Colonel John Strode, governor of Dover Castle in Kent and a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber to Charles II, was buried on 30th March 1686.
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Leonard Plukenet
Writer and Physician
Dr Leonard Plukenet (or Pluckenett) was botanist to Queen Mary II and was buried in the chancel of St Margaret's church on 12th July 1706.
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Alphonso Marsh
Musician and Composer
Alphonso Marsh, composer and royal musician, was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey on 9th April 1692 but he has no marker.
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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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Sir Richard Lane
Politician
Sir Richard Lane, Member of Parliament for Worcester 1727-1731 and one-time Mayor of that city, was buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey.
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William Cole
Writer and Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr William Cole, classical scholar and author, was a Prebendary at Westminster Abbey from 1792 and was buried in the north choir aisle.
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William Tucker
Composer, Musician and Priest/Minister
William Tucker, priest and musician, was buried in the cloisters. He was an Abbey Minor Canon and Lay Vicar from 1661 until his death.
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Sir Richard Price
Sir Richard Price or Pryse was buried in St Paul's chapel but nothing marks his grave. He was the eldest son of Sir John Pryse.
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Alice Gransden
Alice Gransden was buried in the cloisters on 10th September 1645 but the burial register gives no more information on the location within the cloisters.
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Charles Sibourg
Soldier
Lt. General Charles Sibourg or Sybourg was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey but has no marker or memorial.
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Hugh Aston
Hugh Aston was buried in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey in 1644. His gravestone is no longer readable but the inscription was recorded.
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L is for Lady Chapel
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?