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Ellis Wynn
Ellis Wynn, or Wynne, was buried in the south ambulatory of Westminster Abbey on 29th September 1623 but he has no monument or marker.
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Lord Erroll of Hale
Politician and Engineer
In the west window of the Lady Chapel is the coat of arms of Lord Erroll of Hale (lower row of panels), engineer.
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Andrew Bisset
Soldier
Lt. General Andrew Bisset (or Bissett) was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey on 27th August 1742 aged 82.
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Lady Anne Bertie
Lady Anne Bertie was buried in St Michael's chapel at Westminster Abbey on 22nd March 1661 but she has no marker or monument.
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Didachus Sanchez
In the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a worn grey marble stone, now without inscription, which covers the remains of Spanish soldier Didachus Sanchez.
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Ambrose Fisher
Writer and Priest/Minister
Fisher, known as the blind scholar and author of A Defence of the Liturgy of the Church of England, is buried in the east cloister.
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Peter Mason
In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is a marble tablet near the grave of Peter Mason. The tablet has lost its heraldic shield.
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Peter Wellesbourne Kemp-Welch
On the south wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a memorial window to Peter Wellesbourne Kemp-Welch. This was designed by John Piper.
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The Venerable Patricia Hillas
Find out more about the Archdeacon and Canon Westminster.
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A guide to coronations
Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.
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The Nation's Memory
When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.
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Abbey Celebrates The Queen's 90th Birthday
Thursday, 21st April 2016
Westminster Abbey will mark the 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen at Evensong on Thursday 21st April and with a full peal of bells at 1.00pm.
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Lord Burghley’s legacy celebrated
HRH Princess Alexandra attended a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the lasting legacy of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 22nd June 2022.
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Affairs of the Heart at Westminster Abbey: Association members
Tuesday, 13th February 2024
Join Abbey guide Tony Willoughby as he marks Valentine’s Day by sharing his favourite love stories from centuries of history at Westminster Abbey - a church at the heart of the nation.
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John Smeaton
Engineer
In the north aisle of the nave is a memorial to civil engineer John Smeaton. It includes an inlay of Smeaton's famous work, Eddystone lighthouse.
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Roger Townshend
Soldier
The Honourable Lieutenant Colonel Roger Townshend has a monument in the south aisle of the nave. He is buried at Albany, New York.
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Gilbert Crispin
Abbot
The effigy of Abbot Gilbert Crispin is now under an arch beneath the stone bench of the south cloister. It is the oldest effigy here.
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Royal Wedding Bouquet Returned to Abbey
Sunday, 1st May 2011
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey back to the Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Sir Thomas Bromley
Politician
Sir Thomas Bromley died on 12th April 1587 and was buried in the chapel of St Paul in Westminster Abbey. He was born in 1530.
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Supporters of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
The Dean & Chapter of Westminster would like to thank the following generous supporters.