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George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
Writer and Statesman
A memorial to George Nathaniel, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, K.G., GCSI, GCIE, statesman and writer, was unveiled in Henry VII's chapel in 1930.
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Abbot Edwin
Abbot and Priest/Minister
Edwin was Abbot of Westminster from 1049-1071 and was a friend and adviser to Edward the Confessor. He was at the consecration of Edward’s Abbey.
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Sir Richard Coxe
On the wall of the south transept is a memorial to Sir Richard Coxe. The coat of arms above the tablet shows three bars.
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Clement Cottrell
Sailor
In the south aisle of the Nave is a monument to two friends, Charles Harbord and Clement Cottrell. They both died on 28th May 1672.
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Welbore Ellis, Baron Mendip
Welbore Ellis, 1st Baron Mendip, Member of Parliament, was buried in the north transept on 7th February 1802. He has no monument or gravestone.
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Donald Smith, Lord Strathcona
Philanthropist
In the nave is a stained glass window to the memory of Donald Smith, Lord Strathcona, philanthropist. The window was designed by Sir Ninian Comper.
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Frederick Lewis Donaldson
Priest/Minister
The ashes of Christian socialist and clergyman Frederic(k) Lewis Donaldson (known as Eric in his family) are buried in the vault of the Islip chapel.
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Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
Musician and Composer
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, eminent musician, was buried in the north choir aisle, near the graves of Henry Purcell, John Blow and William Sterndale Bennett.
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John Laird Mair Lawrence
In the centre of the nave is the grave of John Laird Mair (Lawrence), 1st Lord Lawrence. Nearby is a bust of Lord Lawrence.
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Thomas Livingstone, Viscount Teviot
Soldier
In the north aisle of the nave is a monument to Thomas Livingstone, Viscount Teviot. He was buried near the entrance to the Quire.
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William Conway
Priest/Minister
In St Margaret's church Westminster is an alabaster and marble memorial to the Reverend William Conway. It shows a bust of Conway.
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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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Intelligence Services MI5, GCHQ, SIS
Codebreaker
On the wall of the south cloister is a memorial honouring all members of the various branches of the United Kingdom’s Intelligence Services from 1909.
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George Grote
Historian
George Grote, celebrated historian, is buried in the south transept. He was a Royal Society Fellow, University of London Vice-Chancellor, British Museum trustee and MP.
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Charles Watson
Sailor
In the west aisle of the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Vice-Admiral Charles Watson. This was designed by James Stuart.
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Nicholas Dering
On the south wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a cartouche to Nicholas Dering (or Dearing). The inscription is in Latin and English.
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Edward Wortley Montagu
Edward Wortley Montagu, born 1750, illegitimate son of the traveller, diplomat and gambler of the same name, has a memorial tablet in the west cloister.
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Thomas Chiffinch
Servant
Thomas Chiffinch [or Cheffin], servant to the King, was buried on 10th April 1666 in the south transept of Westminster Abbey.
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William Malcolm Hailey
Diplomat
In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is a memorial tablet to Indian administrator William Malcolm Hailey, Lord Hailey of Shahpur and Newport Pagnell.
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Coote Manningham
Soldier
In the west aisle of the north transept is a white marble memorial to Major General Coote Manningham. This is by sculptor John Bacon junior.