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Cheyneygates
These are two rooms over the entrance to the cloisters, originally part of Nicholas Litlyngton's rebuilidng of the Abbot's house complex in the 14th century.
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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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College Hall
This is the oldest continuously used dining room in London. It was finished in 1376. Today it is the main dining hall for Westminster School.
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Sermon given at the Festival Eucharist in the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor
Saturday, 16th October 2021
Sermon given at the Festival Eucharist in the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor: When in 2007 we came to refurbish the shrine of Hereford’s own saint, Thomas.
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13. Henry IV, an Abbey Coronation and death
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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Freke sisters
Three daughters of Ralph Freke are buried in Westminster Abbey. Elizabeth and Judith are buried in the nave, and Frances in the south choir aisle.
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What's on the list?
Christmas shopping list:.
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Jane Austen
Writer and Novelist
Jane Austen is buried in Winchester Cathedral but a small tablet was unveiled to her memory in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, on 17th December 1967.
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Sir James Stumpe
Politician
Sir James Stumpe, M.P. was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster in 1563 but he has no memorial.
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William Postard
Abbot and Priest/Minister
William Postard was Abbot of Westminster from 9th October 1191. He died on 4th May 1200 and was buried in the south cloister.
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William de Humez
Abbot
William de Humez became Abbot of Westminster on 4th May 1214 and was buried in the south cloister. His worn effigy still remains.
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Eleanor Bowes
Eleanor Verney, wife of George Bowes, was buried in the Duke of Ormond's vault in Westminster Abbey.
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Thomas, Lord Wentworth
Thomas. 1st Lord Wentworth, is buried in the chapel of St John the Evangelist. He seems never to have had a monument or gravestone.
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Howard and Enid Nixon
Writer and Historian
The ashes of Howard Millar Nixon, Librarian of Westminster Abbey, and his wife Enid, are buried just beside the Library door in the east cloister.
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Charles Blount, Earl of Devonshire
Soldier
Charles Blount, Earl of Devonshire, courtier and soldier, was buried in St Paul's chapel on 7th May 1606. But there is no gravestone.
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Elizabeth Woodville
Elizabeth Woodville is buried with her husband King Edward IV at St George's chapel, Windsor, but she took Sanctuary at Westminster Abbey on two occasions.
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Henry IV
Henry was born in April 1366 and was crowned on 13th October 1399. He died in a room at Westminster Abbey called the Jerusalem Chamber.
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Michael Mayne
Writer, Dean and Priest/Minister
The ashes of Michael Clement Otway Mayne K.C.V.O, Dean of Westminster, are buried in the nave near the graves of his predecessors in office.
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Thomas Millyng
Abbot and Priest
Thomas Millyng, bishop of Hereford, and Abbot of Westminster from 1469-1474, was buried in the centre of St John the Baptist's chapel.
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Richard Chenevix Trench
Writer, Poet and Dean
In the centre of the nave is the grave of Richard Chenevix Trench, Dean of Westminster, writer and poet. The inscription is by Dean Church.