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Ernest Bevin
Statesman
The ashes of trade unionist Ernest Bevin were buried in the north aisle of the nave in 1951. The address was given by Clement Attlee.
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George James Riddell
Soldier
In the south transept is the grave of George James Riddell and his stepmother Dame Sarah Riddell. It adjoins the grave of Robert Adam.
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Sir Philip and Sir Thomas Howard
Soldier
Sir Philip Howard was buried in St John the Baptist's chapel on 15th April 1686. His name is inscribed on a modern stone.
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Sir James Oughton
Soldier
On a pillar in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey is a marble tablet to the memory of Lieutenant General Sir James Oughton.
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Gilbert and Hugh Elliot
Gilbert Elliot Murray-Kynynmound, Earl of Minto, and his brother Hugh are buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey. The inscription was renewed in 1975.
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Richard Jones, Earl of Ranelagh
Richard Jones, 1st Earl of Ranelagh, his first wife, son and two daughters are buried in St John the Baptist's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Lady Margaret Noel
The burial of Lady Margaret Noel, wife of Sir William Noel, is not recorded in the official burial register but just on a slip of paper.
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Roger and Agneta Cooper
Roger and Agneta Cooper, who served Queen Anne, are buried in the east cloister but the inscription has worn away.
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Sir George Ayscue (Askew)
Sailor
Admiral Sir George Ayscue (or Askew) was buried in the chancel of St Margaret's church Westminster, but he has no memorial or marker.
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Abbey gender pay gap report
Wednesday, 7th March 2018
Westminster Abbey has published its gender pay gap statistics.
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Princess Mary, daughter of George V
Princess Mary was the only daughter of George V and Queen Mary. On 28th February 1922 she married Henry, Viscount Lascelles in Westminster Abbey.
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Sir John Webster
Sir John Webster was buried within Westminster Abbey on 14th April 1675. He was described as having been Commissary for the Emperor of all Russia.
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George Ebenezer Williams
Musician
George Ebenezer Williams was Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey from 1814-1819. He was buried in the south cloister in April 1819.
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George Jay
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr George Jay, Dean Designate of Peterborough, was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey on 5th November 1661.
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Daniel Collingwood
Politician
Colonel Daniel Collingwood was buried in an unknown location in Westminster Abbey on 9th April 1681. He had a commission in a troop of Guards.
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Gilbert Robertson
Soldier
On the south wall of St Margaret's is a tablet in memory of soldier Gilbert Robertson who died in India. It has a mosaic border.
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Frances Gower
Frances Gower, only daughter of Sir Thomas Gower (died 1672), 2nd Baronet of Stittenham in Yorkshire, was buried in the north quire aisle in 1698.
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James Grooby Rogers
On the south wall of St Margaret's church is a memorial with medallion bust to James Grooby Rogers. This is signed by sculptor Robert Jackson.
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Frederick Ramsay
Musician
In St Margaret's Church Westminster is a brass remembering Frederick Ramsay, a former chorister who was killed in the Great War.
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The Reverend Helena-Bickley-Percival
Find out about The Reverend Helena-Bickley-Percival, Minor Canon and Chaplain at Westminster Abbey.