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Thomas Greatorex
Musician, Composer and Scientist
Thomas Greatorex, organist of Westminster Abbey from 1819-1831, is buried in the west cloister. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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Peter Heylyn
Priest/Minister
Dr Peter Heylyn, churchman, historian and poet, was buried near the stall he occupied in Westminster Abbey. His tablet is in the north choir aisle.
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Princes Philip and Harry Open Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 10th November 2016
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 88th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2016.
Royal Visit HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH Prince Henry of Wales Prince Harry Field of Remembrance Special Service
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Henry, Lord Norris
Soldier and Statesman
In the chapel of St Andrew, is a very large monument to the memory of Henry Norris (or Norreys), 1st Baron Norris of Rycote and his wife.
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Sermon at Evensong on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2019
Sunday, 11th August 2019
Sermon at Evensong on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2019: I recently returned from holiday in rural Herefordshire. One of the great joys of being away from the hustle and bustle of.
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Thomas Cranmer
Priest/Minister
The early 16th century hexagonal pulpit with linenfold panelling in the nave is by tradition that in which Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer preached.
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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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Her Majesty The Queen Attends ANZAC Centenary Service
Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 25th April in Commemoration and Thanksgiving to Mark the Centenary of the ANZAC Landings. The National Anthem was sung.
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New Canon Steward Appointed
Wednesday, 25th May 2016
The Reverend Canon Anthony Ball has been appointed by the Crown to the Canonry of Westminster vacant through the appointment of the Venerable Andrew Tremlett as Dean of Durham.
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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 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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Henry and James Cornewall
Sailor
In the entrance archway to the cloisters of Westminster Abbey is a large monument (36 feet high) to Captain James Cornewall (or Cornwall) of the Royal Navy.
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Library collection
Today’s library was established after the Abbey was founded as a collegiate church in 1560. It has been in the former monastic dormitory since 1591.
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Thomas Triplet
Priest/Minister and Philanthropist
Thomas Triplet (or Triplett), Sub-Dean of the Abbey, was buried in the south transept and has a monument there.
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Richard Willis & family
On the south wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a memorial tablet to Richard Willis and members of his family.
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A Reflection on isolation
Friday, 27th March 2020
Now, suddenly solitary, with a wife who is a head teacher in Bristol, it is time to get over myself.
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9th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Monday, 9th May 1994
Lecture delivered by The Revd David Conner at Westminster Abbey on 9th May 1994.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on All Saints’ Day 2017
Wednesday, 1st November 2017
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster.
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Homily given at Holy Communion on the Third Sunday of Easter 2023
Sunday, 23rd April 2023
Homily given at Holy Communion on the Third Sunday of Easter 2023: Today is the day we traditionally honour St George. Today, April 23, is the day we traditionally honour St George. He.
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Edward and Sir Edmund Godfrey
On the wall of the east cloister is a memorial to brothers Edward and Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey. The marble monument has a sculpted shield.