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Sir Thomas Hesketh
Politician
In the north choir aisle is a monument with a full length coloured effigy of Sir Thomas Heskett or Hesketh, reclining on his left elbow.
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John Bligh
Lawyer
John Bligh of Abingdon Street Westminster was buried in the north cloister on 6th February 1815. The inscription on his gravestone has now worn away.
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James Rumsey
Scientist and Engineer
In St Margaret's Church is a tablet in memory of James Rumsey, West Virginia, inventor, who was buried in the churchyard on 24th December 1792.
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Jane, Lady Clifford
Jane, Lady Clifford's monument stands in the chapel of St Nicholas. The marble monument may be ascribed to sculptor John Bushnell, on stylistic grounds.
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Charles Lyell
Scientist
Sir Charles Lyell, the distinguished geologist, was buried in the north aisle of the nave. He was the eldest son of Charles and Frances.
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Sir John Templeton
Philanthropist
The west window of Henry VII's Lady Chapel especially honours Sir John Marks Templeton (1912-2008), a very generous benefactor to the restoration of this chapel.
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James Harrington
Writer
James Harrington, scholar, was buried on the south side of the chancel of St Margaret's but his gravestone was later moved to the north side.
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Sir Francis Drake
Sailor
A memorial to Sir Francis Drake, Elizabethan sailor and explorer, was unveiled in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey on 4th October 1979.
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Thomas Sanders Dupuis
Musician
In the west cloister is a marble tablet with an urn in memory of Dr Thomas Sanders Dupuis, musician. He came from a Huguenot family.
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John Nedham
Lawyer
John Nedham (Needham), Receiver General of Westminster Abbey, and members of his family are buried in the nave of the Abbey but none have markers.
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Paul Baumann appointed Receiver General
Thursday, 21st June 2018
Paul Baumann CBE has been appointed the next Receiver General of Westminster Abbey. He is currently NHS England's Chief Financial Officer.
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A Celebration for Commonwealth Day to be shown on BBC One
Monday, 22nd February 2021
A special programme to be broadcast on BBC One March will replace this year's Commonwealth Day service.
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Coronation Club for children launched
Friday, 3rd March 2023
Designed to be used in schools, youth groups and at home with families, the Coronation club will bring viewers behind the scenes at the Abbey,
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Fraternité tour: French footprints in British history - February
Tuesday, 20th February 2024
Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.
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Fraternité tour: Sororite!
Saturday, 2nd March 2024
Join us this Women’s History Month to explore the stories of some of the remarkable women who are woven into English and French history.
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Fraternité tour: French footprints in British history - April
Saturday, 13th April 2024
Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.
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Fraternité tour: French footprints in British history - May
Thursday, 9th May 2024
Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.
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Joseph Wilcocks
Dean and Priest/Minister
Joseph Wilcocks, Dean of Westminster, was buried in a specially built vault in what is now St George's chapel, Westminster Abbey.
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Warren Hastings
Statesman and Diplomat
Warren Hastings, Governor General of Bengal, has a memorial monument with a bust in the west aisle of the north transept of Westminster Abbey.
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Giles Daubeney
Soldier
Sir Giles Daubeney was buried in St Paul’s chapel in Westminster Abbey where his alabaster effigy lies next to that of his wife.