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Fabian Ware
Soldier
Major General Sir Fabian Ware, founder of the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission, has a memorial stone in St George's chapel.
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Wilfred Thomas Edwards
Philanthropist
Wilfred Thomas Edwards was a generous benefactor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal which culminated in the cleaning of Henry VII's Lady Chapel in 1995.
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Lancelot Andrewes
Dean and Priest/Minister
Lancelot Andrewes was Dean of Westminster 1601-1605 but he has no memorial in the Abbey. He has a monument in Southwark cathedral where he’s buried.
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Zimmerman Family
Philanthropist
Beside the steps leading to Henry VII's chapel are two enamelled copper plates, in green and red, for the Zimmerman family of the USA.
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Chisholm Family
Philanthropist
The Chisholm family were generous benefactors to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal. Plaques for various benefactors line the stairway up to the Lady Chapel.
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Lewis Prowde (Proud)
Lawyer
Lewis Prowde (or Proud) was buried on 16th January 1617 at the entrance to St Benedict's chapel in Westminster Abbey but nothing marks his grave.
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Royalty
Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.
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A Reflection for Good Friday
Friday, 10th April 2020
I was outside in the Abbey garden. The sun shone on cherry blossom and tulips. Spring ablaze before me, full of new life and promise.
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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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Faith Leaders' Vigil for Westminster Victims
Friday, 24th March 2017
Victims of the attack on Westminster Bridge and at the Palace of Westminster this week were remembered by faith leaders in a vigil and a minute’s silence at North Green, Westminster Abbey on Friday 24th March 2017
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Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, 29th March 2022
Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service: The Order of Service has been published ahead of today’s Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh.
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Henry III manuscripts go on display in the Galleries
Two 13th century manuscripts go on display in our Galleries as part of celebrations to mark the 750th anniversary of the rebuilding of the church.
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Mortimer Sackler
Philanthropist and Physician
In Henry VII's chapel is a small stained glass window for Dr Mortimer Sackler, a donor to the Abbey's restoration appeal.
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Lord Heywood
Lord Heywood of Whitehall, head of the civil service, has a stone in the East Cloister of Westminster Abbey. He died in 2018.
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Christianity – some basics
Would you like to know more about the Christian faith? Here’s a short guide: how it began, its beliefs and practices plus, help if you’d like to explore it further.
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The Queen approves recommendations for Abbey
Monday, 9th February 2004
Recommendations put forward by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, for the organisation, management and accountability of the Royal Peculiars have today been approved by Her Majesty the Queen.
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William Heywood
Priest/Minister
William Heywood (Haywood) was buried at the foot of the pulpit in Westminster Abbey on 17th July 1663 but he has no gravestone or monument.
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Abbey congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Monday, 23rd April 2018
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son.
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Westminster Abbey to hold Memorial Woodland service
Sunday, 16th May 2021
The Abbey will hold a memorial service this autumn with the to support the creation of a woodland in memory of people who died as a result of the COVID-19.
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Sir Roger Bannister honoured with new memorial stone
A memorial stone to Sir Roger Bannister CH CBE was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 28th September 2021.