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Sarah Thorpe
In the Dark Cloister area is the grave of Sarah Thorpe. Only the words "THORPE" and the date 1776 can now be read.
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Edwin Fedarb
Musician
In St Margaret's church Westminster is a decorated wall brass to Edwin Horatio Fedarb, choirmaster at the church from 1889-1896.
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Richard Warburton
Politician
Richard Warburton, descended from the ancient family of Warburton, was buried in the south cloister on 29th October 1771, but he has no readable gravestone.
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The Wedding of William and Kate
Relive the wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton, from the moment the guests arrive to the moment the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
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The Queen presents Dean with KCVO
Her Majesty The Queen presented the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, with the KCVO at his farewell audience at Buckingham Palace today.
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Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland
Sailor
Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland and Strathern and Earl of Dublin was buried in the Hanoverian vault below the central aisle of Henry VII's chapel.
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John Meldrum
Soldier
Colonel John Meldrum died of wounds received at the battle of Brandon. He was buried St Andrew's chapel but disinterred at the Restoration.
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Edmund and Frances Meyrick
On the wall of the north cloister of Westminster Abbey is a small white marble memorial to Frances (Smith) wife of Captain Edmund Meyrick.
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George, Duke of Kent, son of George V
Soldier and Sailor
On 29th November 1934, George Edward, Duke of Kent, married Princess Marina, daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark, in Westminster Abbey.
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Bridget Hollinshead
In the north transept of Westminster Abbey is the grave of Bridget Hollinshead. She was a daughter of Robert Hollinshead of Wigan in Lancashire, merchant.
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Francis Elliot
Soldier
On the west wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a small marble tablet to Captain Francis Elliot. Military emblems are shown at the top.
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Sir Mark Rylance returns to Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 4th January 2018
Sir Mark Rylance will return to Westminster Abbey with a company of actors bringing the words of William Shakespeare to life for six special performances in April.
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John Seward
John Seward was buried in the south ambulatory on 6th April 1624 but he has no marker. He was of Stoke under Hamdon in Somerset.
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Rebecca Folliott
The Honourable Rebecca Folliott was buried in the north ambulatory on 9th September 1697. She was a daughter of Henry, Lord Folliott of Ballyshannon, Ireland.
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Roger Tonge
Priest/Minister
Dr Roger Tonge was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster in 1549 but he has no marker.
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Sermon series: Noble Army of Martyrs
Sunday, 10th September 2023
Noble Army of Martyrs: Above the Abbey’s Great West Door stand ten statues to 20th-century Christian martyrs. This autumn, to mark the 25th anniversary of their installation, a sermon series.
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Nicholas Boscawen
Soldier
Nicholas Boscawen, from Cornwall, was a colonel in Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentary army and was buried in the Quire in Westminster Abbey. His body was exhumed at the Restoration.
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Letitia, Countess of Donegal
Letitia, Countess of Donegal was buried in a vault at the east end of the Lady Chapel on 15th May 1691. She has no monument.
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Thomas Prickard
Thomas Prickard was buried in the north cloister on 23rd September 1795. He was Coroner and Clerk of the Markets for the City of Westminster.