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Sir Lewis Robessart, Lord Bourgchier
Soldier
In the chapel of St Paul is a lavishly decorated tomb to Sir Lewis (de) Robessart, Lord Bourgchier (or Bourchier), Knight of the Garter.
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John Bunyan
Writer and Priest/Minister
A memorial window to writer and preacher John Bunyan was unveiled in the west aisle of the north transept on 25th January 1912.
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John Williams
Dean and Philanthropist
Dr John Williams was Dean of Westminster from 1620-1644. He has no monument in the Abbey and he is buried at Llandegai in his native Wales.
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Cholmondeley family
Soldier
James Cholmondeley, army officer, is buried in the nave but with no monument. A memorial also stands for two sons of Robert, 1st Viscount Cholmondeley.
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Grace Gethin
The marble monument to, Grace Gethin, daughter of Sir George and Lady Frances Norton, is on the wall of the south choir aisle.
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Mauleverer family
Sir Richard Mauleverer and various members of his family were buried in Westminster Abbey. Grace has a memorial tablet.
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Thomas Blood
Soldier
"Colonel" Thomas Blood, who attempted to steal the Crown Jewels, was buried in the New Chapel burial ground in Westminster in 1680.
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Lady Chapel
The 16th-century historian John Leland called the Henry VII Lady Chapel ‘the wonder of the world’ and it continues to inspire wonder amongst visitors today.
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Duke of Buccleuch appointed as High Steward
Friday, 17th June 2016
The Dean and Chapter is delighted to announce the appointment of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry as High Steward of Westminster Abbey. He will take up the appointment in October 2016 when Lord Luce retires after five years' service in the role on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
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Coronation Chair prepared for historic role
Wednesday, 1st March 2023
Coronation Chair prepared for historic role: The Coronation Chair, one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world, which has been the centrepiece of coronations for over 700.
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James I and Anne of Denmark
James I and Anne of Denmark are both buried in Westminster Abbey. But neither has a monument. Their funeral effigies still remain in the Abbey collection.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2018 commemorating the life of Walter Raleigh (c 1554–1618)
Sunday, 28th October 2018
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Last Sunday after Trinity 2018 commemorating the life of Walter Raleigh (c 1554–1618): Do we see the hidden reality in the life of Sir Walter.
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Markham Family
Members of the Markham family are buried in Westminster Abbey, including Major William Markham in the north cloister and his son William, Archbishop of York.
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Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk & family
Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk was buried in St Edmund's chapel in Westminster Abbey, with her daughter Mary Grey. Also Margaret, Countess of Derby.
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Francis Atterbury
Dean and Priest/Minister
Francis Atterbury, Dean of Westminster, is buried at the west end of the nave but has no monument. He was born on 6th March 1663.
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Lionel Cranfield, Earl of Middlesex
In St Benedict's chapel is a large tomb, with white marble effigies, to Lionel Cranfield, 1st Earl of Middlesex and his second wife Anne.
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Anne (Stanhope), Duchess of Somerset & Jane Seymour
Anne Stanhope, Duchess of Somerset is buried in St Nicholas' chapel. In the chapel of St Edmund is a monument to her daughter Lady Jane.
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Henry VIII
Musician
The coronation of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon took place in the Abbey on 24th June 1509. He is buried at Windsor.
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William Camden
Writer and Historian
William Camden, author and antiquary, was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey. He was Head Master of Westminster School and Abbey Librarian.
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Richard & William Neile
Dean and Priest/Minister
Richard Neile was Dean of Westminster from 1605-1610 but he has no memorial or portrait at the Abbey, being buried in York Minster.