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John Windebank
Physician
John Windebank, physician, was buried in the middle part of the south cloister in 1704. But he never seems to have had an inscribed gravestone.
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Thomas Thirlby
Priest/Minister
Thomas Thirlby (c.1500-1570) was consecrated the first and only Bishop of the new short-lived diocese of Westminster in December 1540.
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Aaron Hill
Writer and Poet
Aaron Hill, poet and dramatist, was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey on 18th February 1750 alongside his wife Margaret.
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Alfred, Viscount Milner
Statesman
A memorial to Alfred, Viscount Milner can be found on the wall of the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Charles Worsley
Soldier
The presumed grave of Major General Charles Worsley was discovered in the south east apsidal chapel of Henry VII's chapel in the late 19th century.
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Sir Joseph Williamson
Sir Joseph Williamson was buried on 14th October 1701 in the vault of the Duke of Richmond and Lennox in Henry VII's chapel.
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Sir Herbert Edwardes
Soldier
A memorial to Major General Sir Herbert Edwardes is on the wall of the west aisle of the north transept. It consists of a bust.
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Isaac Dorislaus
Diplomat
Isaac Dorislaus, diplomat, was buried in the north aisle of Henry VII's chapel at Westminster Abbey on 14th June 1649 but was later exhumed.
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George Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen
Politician and Statesman
George Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, Prime Minister, has a memorial bust in the west aisle of the north transept.
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William Spottiswood
William Spottiswoode, printer, died of typhoid fever and was buried in the south transept, near his ancestor John Spottiswood, Archbishop of St Andrews.
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Noe Laine family
Philanthropist
A small window to members of the Noe family was given by Mrs Linda Noe Laine, a generous benefactor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal.
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The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE
Find out more about the 39th Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE.
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The Reverend David Stanton
David Stanton is Sub-Dean, Canon Treasurer and Archdeacon of Westminster, with oversight responsibility for financial affairs and matters relating to the fabric of the Abbey.
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Adrian Udal
Adrian Udal is Secretary of the Belfry at St Margaret's Church.
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Vaughan Williams, Tavener & MacMillan: Choral works
From established works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir John Tavener to premiere recordings of recent commissions by Sir James MacMillan, this new release brings together iconic pieces with strong musical and historical ties to the Abbey.
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Art, Imagination and Public Service
Art, Imagination and Public Service explored questions by bringing public servants into conversation with visual artists, poets and musicians.
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Dean highlights significance of Vatican visit
Thursday, 26th January 2017
As the Abbey Choir flies back from Rome after a week-long visit to the Vatican, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall has underlined the ecumenical significance of the trip.
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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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Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir to sing at Abbey
Monday, 7th May 2018
The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir sings at Evensong at the Abbey today, Monday 7th May as the finale of their European tour – a rare opportunity to hear one of Europe’s finest cathedral choirs, and music from the Danish choral tradition including works by Waldemar Åhlén, David Sandstrøm and Carl Nielsen.
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Sistine Chapel Choir joins Abbey Choir for Evensong tonight
Friday, 25th May 2018
The Cappella Musicale Pontificia ‘Sistina’ (Sistine Chapel Choir) joins the Choir of Westminster Abbey in singing Evensong today at 5.00 pm.