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34th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 9th May 2019
Sir James MacMillan argues that the search for the sacred did not end with modernity in music and that it has grown and become complex.
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Henry Purcell & family
Musician and Composer
On 26th November 1695 Purcell was buried in the north aisle of the choir. This was where the organ stood at this time.
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John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll
Soldier
John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll and 1st Duke of Greenwich, orator and soldier, was buried in Henry VII's chapel but his large monument is in the south transept.
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Poets of the First World War
Poet and Soldier
Sixteen poets of the Great War (World War I) are remembered on this memorial. None of the poets are actually buried in the Abbey.
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Sir George Gilbert Scott
Architect, Historian and Writer
In the centre of the nave is the grave of Sir George Gilbert Scott, architect and Surveyor of the Fabric at the Abbey from 1849-1878.
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Hatton Family
Statesman
The large monument to Sir Christopher Hatton is now in the triforium, having being moved from the lower Islip chapel. He and his wife Alice are both buried just outside this area .
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Ben Jonson
Poet, Playwright and Actor
Ben Jonson, dramatist and poet, is the only person buried in an upright position in Westminster Abbey. He was born on 11th June 1572.
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Thomas Knipe
Priest/Minister
In the south choir aisle is a tablet in memory of the Reverend Dr Thomas Knipe, Head Master of Westminster School and Prebendary of Westminster.
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George, John, Arabella and Henrietta Churchill
Politician, Soldier and Sailor
Admiral George Churchill was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey and has a large monument. His sister Arabella is also buried. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough was briefly buried here then moved to Blenheim Palace.
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Geoffrey Chaucer
Scientist, Writer and Poet
Geoffrey Chaucer is buried in the south transept, now known as Poets' Corner. He was the author of The Canterbury Tales.
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Jerusalem Chamber
The Jerusalem Chamber is a medieval room with an original roof and historic tapestries woven in France. King Henry IV died here in 1413.
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The rough trade of politics
On 18th October 2021, Westminster Abbey welcomed Parliamentarians to St Margaret’s Church as we mourned the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the First Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 3rd June 2018
Sermon given at Evensong on the First Sunday after Trinity 2018: Seeing through tears. O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out in your presence …You have put me in the.
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Sermon given on the Second Sunday of Lent 2020
Sunday, 8th March 2020
Not quite ten years ago, a small group of tents were pitched, one night, on College Green, in Bristol. This was the beginning of an Occupy protest.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2020
Sunday, 11th October 2020
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2020: And then… the gospel. As I started looking through the readings set for today, I found myself giving silent thanks,.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2020
Sunday, 18th October 2020
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2020: Even the Dean of Westminster could not, should not tell you what the outcome will be. I grew up in.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Advent 2020
Sunday, 13th December 2020
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Advent 2020: Putting right what was wrong. Ten years ago, I was appointed Dean of Bristol. A friend sent me a.
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10th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 4th May 1995
Delivered by The Most Revd Richard Holloway D.D., Bishop of Edinburgh, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 4th May 1995 and subsequently at Keble College, Oxford and Lincoln Theological College.
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8th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Monday, 24th May 1993
Delivered by Angela Tilbyat at Westminster Abbey 24th May 1993.
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Sermon at Memorial Eucharist For Eric Symes Abbott
Wednesday, 12th June 1985
Delivered by The Reverend John Robson. Chaplain of Wellington College, Berkshire.