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Gullan Family
Several members of the Gullan family of Westminster are buried in St Margaret's church Westminster (although not all of those named on the memorial).
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Anthony Trollope
Novelist
A memorial stone to Anthony Trollope, novelist, was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey by Prime Minister John Major on 25th March 1993.
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Clement Cottrell
Sailor
In the south aisle of the Nave is a monument to two friends, Charles Harbord and Clement Cottrell. They both died on 28th May 1672.
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Robert Poole Finch
Priest/Minister
Reverend Robert Poole Finch and his wife Lucy are buried in the north transept. The gravestone, now worn away, is just inside the entrance door.
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George Edmund Street
Architect
A brass in the nave covers the grave of George Edmund Street, architect. His best known work is the Royal Courts of Justice.
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Sir Charles Harbord
Sailor
In the south aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Sir Charles Harbord who served on the ship the Royal James.
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Samuel Johnson
Writer
In the south transept of Westminster Abbey is the grave of Dr Samuel Johnson, lexicographer and critic. He lies just in front of Shakespeare’s memorial.
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George Lindsay Johnstone
Politician
Politician George Lindsay Johnstone was buried in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey. His monument can now be seen in the triforium galleries.
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Wenceslaus Hollar
Artist
Wenceslaus Hollar, the famous etcher, is buried in St Margaret's church and has a wall tablet there. This tablet replaced one lost by bomb damage.
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Lawrence Tanner
Historian
The ashes of Lawrence Edward Tanner, Westminster Abbey historian and antiquary, are buried in the vault of the lower Islip chapel in the Abbey.
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Henry James
Writer and Novelist
On 17th June 1976 a memorial stone for Henry James, American born novelist, was unveiled in Poets' Corner by his great grand-nephew Alexander James, jr.
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William Hargrave
Soldier
In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a large monument to Lt. General William Hargrave by sculptor Roubiliac. He is shown emerging from his coffin.
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Nicholas Dering
On the south wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a cartouche to Nicholas Dering (or Dearing). The inscription is in Latin and English.
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Joost de Blank
Priest/Minister
The ashes of Archbishop Joost de Blank and his sister Bartha are buried in the nave, just outside the entrance to St George's chapel.
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Michael Drayton
Poet
In Poets' Corner is a monument to poet Michael Drayton (or Draiton). The monument was erected by the Countess of Dorset.
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Henry Otway Mayne
Soldier
In the north cloister is a memorial tablet to Henry Otway Mayne, Indian Army. The marble tablet was repaired and slightly altered in 1960.
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Philip Larkin
Writer, Poet and Novelist
A memorial stone for poet and writer Philip Arthur Larkin, C.H., C.B.E., was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 2nd December 2016.
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The Right Reverend Anthony Ball
Canon Ball is Rector of St Margaret’s and Almoner of the Abbey. He is also an honorary canon of the Anglican cathedrals in Cairo and Madrid.
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Chapter House
The "incomparable" 13th century Chapter House in the East Cloister was a daily meeting place for the monks and contains many mural paintings.
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Baroness Boothroyd remembered at St Margaret's memorial service
Tuesday, 16th January 2024
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Right Honourable The Baroness Boothroyd OM was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 16th January 2024.