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Michael Keall
Musician
The ashes of Michael Keall, Head Master of the Westminster Abbey Choir School 1977-1987 were buried in the Islip chapel vault.
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Recent funerals
Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.
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Emperor of Japan visits Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 25th June 2024
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 25th June as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.
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William II
Following the custom set by his father William was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 26th September 1087. The ceremony was according to the Anglo-Saxon liturgy.
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Joan, daughter of Edward III
A small bronze statuette (weeper) of Joan, daughter of Edward III, can be seen on the tomb of her father in Westminster Abbey.
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Humphrey Salwey
Politician
Salwey was buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey in 1652. But his body was exhumed, with other followers of Oliver Cromwell, in 1661.
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Anne Bracegirdle
Actor
Anne Bracegirdle, actress and singer, is buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey. She started performing in 1688 and retired in 1707.
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John Robinson
Musician
John Robinson, organist of Westminster Abbey from 1727 until his death is buried in the north choir aisle of the Abbey.
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Cecily, Countess of Rutland and son
Cecily Manners, Countess of Rutland was buried in St Nicholas' chapel but has no monument. Her son Francis is buried in St Michael's chapel.
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Sir Hugh Ridley Sykes
Philanthropist
Sir Hugh Ridley Sykes, industrialist, was a donor to the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal, which culminated in 1995 in the restoration of the Lady Chapel.
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Harry Barker
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr Harry Barker was a prebendary of Westminster from 1716-1740 and is buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey.
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Frances Louisa Parnell
On the wall of the west cloister is a modern memorial, designed by J. Peter Foster in slate and white marble, to Frances Louisa Parnell.
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Lancelot Andrewes
Dean and Priest/Minister
Lancelot Andrewes was Dean of Westminster 1601-1605 but he has no memorial in the Abbey. He has a monument in Southwark cathedral where he’s buried.
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William Wilberforce & family
Priest/Minister, Statesman and Abolitionist
William Wilberforce, MP, who took up the cause for the abolition of slavery was buried in the north transept. Samuel was Dean of Westminster and Basil was Archdeacon.
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Abbey to re-open for visiting from 21st May
Monday, 19th April 2021
Westminster Abbey is preparing to welcome back visitors again on Friday 21st May, following the current closure due to coronavirus restrictions.
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Michael Faraday
Scientist and Physicist
In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial floor stone for Michael Faraday, physicist and chemist.
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Samuel Johnson
Writer
In the south transept of Westminster Abbey is the grave of Dr Samuel Johnson, lexicographer and critic. He lies just in front of Shakespeare’s memorial.
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John Ireland
Dean and Priest/Minister
John Ireland was Dean of Westminster from 1816-1842 and is buried in the south transept in the grave of his lifelong friend William Gifford.
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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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Philippe d'Auvergne, Duc de Bouillon
Spymaster, Scientist, Writer and Sailor
Vice Admiral Philippe d'Auvergne, Duc de Bouillon, a native of Jersey, was buried in the churchyard of St Margaret's Westminster but nothing marks his grave.