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John Laurence
Soldier
In the west cloister is a monument to John Laurence (Lawrence). This was originally in the south walk, where he was presumably buried, but was moved.
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George Fitzroy, Duke of Northumberland
Soldier
George Fitzroy, Earl and Duke of Northumberland, was buried in the vault of the Duke of Albemarle in the north aisle of Henry VII's chapel.
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Evan Nepean
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Evan Nepean (pronounced Nep-een) was Canon of Westminster from 1860-1873 and is buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey with his wife.
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Howard and Enid Nixon
Writer and Historian
The ashes of Howard Millar Nixon, Librarian of Westminster Abbey, and his wife Enid, are buried just beside the Library door in the east cloister.
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Robinson Duckworth
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Robinson Duckworth is buried in the Quire. On 9th May 1988 a small glass window to him was unveiled in the dark cloister.
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Sir Francis Chichester
Sailor
A memorial to Sir Francis Chichester, Captain James Cook and Sir Francis Drake was unveiled in the south cloister on 4th October 1979.
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Christopher Chapman
Musician
Christopher Chapman was a member of the Westminster Abbey choir 1642-1648 and 1660-1681. He was a son of Peter, chief brewer to Westminster College.
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William Mason
Poet
Poet William Mason has a memorial in Poets' Corner. It is in the east aisle near the memorial to Thomas Gray, whose epitaph he composed.
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Sir William Waller
Politician and Soldier
Sir William Waller, Parliamentary General, died on 19th September 1668 at Osterley House and was buried in an overflow burial ground for St Margaret's Church.
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Maurice Pickering
Philanthropist
Maurice Pickering was buried in St Margaret's churchyard on 30th June 1604. This is the area now grassed over between this church and Westminster Abbey.
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Sarah and Brook Henry Young
Soldier
In St Margaret's is a wall tablet in memory of Sarah wife of Sir William Young, Governor of Tobago, and Lt. Colonel Brook Henry Young.
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P.G. Wodehouse
Writer, Playwright and Novelist
A memorial to Sir P.G. Wodehouse was unveiled at Westminster Abbey in September 2019. The stone is near the memorial to Noel Coward.
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Sir Roger Bannister
Physician, Scientist, Sportsman and Writer
In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial stone for Sir Roger Bannister, athlete and neurologist.
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Digital Order of Service now available
Friday, 11th June 2021
People visiting the Abbey to worship can now access the Order of Service via their smartphone or tablet instead of using a paper copy.
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James O‘Donnell honoured in New Year list
Monday, 2nd January 2023
Former Organist and Master of the Choristers James O’Donnell has been made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) in The King’s first New Year’s Honours list.
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George, Charles & Stratford Canning
Politician and Statesman
In the north transept are three statues commemorating George Canning, Prime Minister, his son Charles John, Earl Canning, and George’s cousin Stratford Canning.
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William Croft
Musician and Composer
Musician and composer William Croft is buried in the north choir aisle. Nearby is a monument with Croft’s bust and relief of an organ.
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Sir William Temple & Family
Writer, Politician and Statesman
In the nave south aisle is a marble memorial to statesman and author Sir William Temple, his wife Dorothy, daughter Diana and sister Martha Giffard.
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Cholmondeley family
Soldier
James Cholmondeley, army officer, is buried in the nave but with no monument. A memorial also stands for two sons of Robert, 1st Viscount Cholmondeley.
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Queen Elizabeth II remembered during Royal carol service
Saturday, 24th December 2022
Tributes were paid to HM Queen Elizabeth II during the second annual Royal Carols: Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey.