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Visiting the Abbey
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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Visiting the Abbey
Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin are just some of the names in Scientists' Corner at Westminster Abbey. These scientists buried and remembered here made incredible contributions to our understanding of the world around us. Put your thinking cap on as we explore the natural world and beyond.
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Jane Boughton & Anne Fleet
Jane Boughton was buried in the south transept on 16th November 1614 but nothing marks her grave. She was the widow of William Boughton.
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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 Edward Rogers
Politician
Sir Edward Rogers, Comptroller of the Household of Elizabeth I, was buried in St John the Evangelist's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Celebrating the re-building of Westminster Abbey 1269 in the presence of HM The Queen
Tuesday, 15th October 2019
Our celebration today marks a particular moment in the long history of this Abbey Church.
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Edward Gee
Writer and Priest/Minister
Reverend Dr Edward Gee, author, was buried in Westminster Abbey on 6th March 1730 "within the north gate of the tombs", presumably the north ambulatory.
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Unknown Warrior
At the west end of the Nave is the grave of the Unknown Warrior, whose body was brought from France to be buried in 1920.
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Lady Elizabeth and Joseph Nightingale monument maquette
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Lady Elizabeth and Joseph Nightingale monument maquette, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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George II and Caroline
George II and Queen Caroline were crowned in the Abbey on 11th October 1727. They are buried next to each other in the Lady Chapel.
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Richard II and Anne of Bohemia
Richard was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 16th July 1377 aged 10. He married Anne of Bohemia in January 1382 and both are buried in the Abbey. His portrait hangs in the nave.
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Nicholas Assheton
The ashes of the Hon. Nicholas Assheton were buried in the Islip chapel on 15th March 2013. He was Chief Honorary Steward from 2002-2006.
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Wesley Carr
Writer, Dean and Priest/Minister
The ashes of Dr (Arthur) Wesley Carr, KCVO, Dean of Westminster from 1997-2006, were buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey on 24th April 2018.
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Redmond Simpson
Musician
Redmond Simpson, musician, was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey on 2nd February 1787 but he has no monument or grave marker.
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George Darell
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr George Darell, Canon of Westminster 1607-1631, is buried in the south aisle of the nave but has no monument or readable gravestone.
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Fox family of Farley
Several young children of Sir Stephen Fox (1627-1716) of Farley in Wiltshire are buried in the cloisters. He was a Member of Parliament for Salisbury.
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John Shepherd
Musician and Composer
John Shepherd, singer and composer, died in 1558 and was buried at St Margaret's Westminster. He has no marker or memorial.
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Leonard Plukenet
Writer and Physician
Dr Leonard Plukenet (or Pluckenett) was botanist to Queen Mary II and was buried in the chancel of St Margaret's church on 12th July 1706.
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Hammond Witherley
Musician
Hammond Witherley, singer, was buried on 4th October 1717 in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. No gravestone seems to have been inscribed for him.
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Mansell Family
Several members of the Mansell family of Glamorgan in south Wales are buried in Westminster Abbey, including Thomas, Edward, Henry, Mary, Francis and Elizabeth.