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A Service of Thanksgiving for the Lord Morris of Aberavon
Wednesday, 28th February 2024
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of The Rt Hon the Lord Morris of Aberavon KG, KC will be held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster on Wednesday 28th February 2024.
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John Smith
John Smith, his daughter Anne, Countess of Clanricarde and grandson the Hon. John Burke are buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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John Bannister
Musician
John Bannister or Banester, distinguished musician, is buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. A small black marble tablet is on the wall.
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Dr John Rae
Westminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
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St Margaret’s people
St. Margaret’s is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s sometimes called ‘the parish Church of the House of Commons’. Everyone’s welcome to visit.
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St Margaret's special services
We hold a variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, Royal Family, or organisations.
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Events at St Margaret's Church
Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families – it's worth a trip to London. Most of our events are free and open to anyone.
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The future of St Margaret’s
We hold a weekly service, normally an Evening Service on Sundays. Everyone’s welcome to come along.
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John Latsis
Philanthropist and Sailor
John Latsis, Greek businessman, shipping and oil magnate and banker, was a generous donor to the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal.
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John Smeaton
Engineer
In the north aisle of the nave is a memorial to civil engineer John Smeaton. It includes an inlay of Smeaton's famous work, Eddystone lighthouse.
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John Seward
John Seward was buried in the south ambulatory on 6th April 1624 but he has no marker. He was of Stoke under Hamdon in Somerset.
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John Beverley
John Beverley, valet or yeoman to Edward III, was buried in the south ambulatory of Westminster Abbey near the king's tomb. His mother was Matilda.
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John Rutherford
John Rutherford died on 21st June 1781 and was removed from his original burial place at Olne in Germany to the north cloister for burial.
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John Plenderleath
Physician and Doctor
In north choir aisle is a memorial to Dr John Plenderleath. It consists of a monument with a pyramid background showing a portrait of John.
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New memorial for Ignatius Sancho
Saturday, 14th October 2023
Charles Ignatius Sancho who escaped from a background of slavery and rose to distinction in Georgian London, will be honoured when a new memorial is dedicated in St Margaret’s Church.
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John Harvey
Sailor
In the nave is a joint memorial to Captain John Harvey and Captain John Hutt who were both mortally wounded in 1794.
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John Croft
In the north cloister is the gravestone of John Croft and his wife Sarah. He lived in College Street, at the back of the Abbey.
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John Bancroft
John Bancroft and wife Elizabeth are buried in the north cloister. He was a House of Lords doorkeeper and servant to the Duke of Marlborough.
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John Sharole
Musician and Priest/Minister
John Sharole (or Du Charol) was a minor canon and is buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey. His grave inscription has worn away.
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John Roberts
Politician
Above the tomb of Geoffrey Chaucer in Poets' Corner is a white marble monument to politician John Roberts. The memorial was erected in 1776.