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Octavia Hill
Philanthropist
A memorial to social reformer Octavia Hill was unveiled in the centre part of the nave on 22nd October 2012 by Simon Jenkins.
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Randolph & Penelope Egerton & family
Soldier
Major General Randolph Egerton, his two wives, two sons and a daughter are buried in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Sir James Stewart Denham
Sir James Stewart (or Steuart) Denham has a memorial tablet by Joseph Wilton in a window splay in the nave of Westminster Abbey
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Francis Fitzmaurice, Earl of Kerry
Francis Fitzmaurice, 3rd Earl of Kerry and his wife Anastasia are buried in St Andrew's chapel. He erected a large monument to his wife.
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William Caxton
On 12th November 1954 a memorial was unveiled for William Caxton, merchant and England's first printer and publisher. He also imported books into England.
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John Varnam
Gardener
John Varnam or Varneham, gardener of Westminster, was buried in St Margaret's Church on 15th December 1586 aged 46. There was once a long epitaph to him but this no longer remains.
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The Wedding of William and Kate
Relive the wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton, from the moment the guests arrive to the moment the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
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Abbey Sub-Dean appointed Dean of Durham
Thursday, 17th December 2015
The Venerable Andrew Tremlett, Sub-Dean of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's Church, has been appointed Dean of Durham. He will take up his new post at Durham Cathedral in the summer. He succeeds the Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove who retired in September.
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Sir Archibald and Sir James Campbell
Soldier
In the south transept is the grave of Sir Archibald Campbell of Inverneil as well as a memorial to him and nephew James Campbell.
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Sir John and Lord Thomas Burgh
Soldier
Sir John Burgh [or Borough] and his brother Thomas, 5th Lord Burgh are both buried in the chapel of St Andrew in Westminster Abbey.
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Richard Busby
1606-1695 Priest/Minister
Dr Richard Busby, who held the post of Head Master of Westminster School for 55 years, is buried beneath the pavement of the Choir.
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John Gay
Poet and Playwright
John Gay, poet and dramatist, was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey. His monument was moved to the triforium and can be seen there.
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Carola & Ann Morland & R. Harsnett
Soldier
In the nave are two monuments to Ann and Carola, wives of mathematician Sir Samuel Morland. Inscriptions are in English, Hebrew, Greek and Geez.
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St Oscar Romero
Priest/Minister
A statue to Oscar Romero, modern martyr and saint, was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to Westminster Abbey. Sculptor John Roberts.
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Charles III
King Charles III was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023.
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John and Elizabeth Russell
In the chapel of St Edmund in Westminster Abbey are two monuments to John, Lord Russell and his daughter Elizabeth.
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Mildred Cecil, Lady Burghley & Anne Countess of Oxford
Philanthropist
Mildred Cecil, Lady Burghley and her daughter Anne Vere, Countess of Oxford have a large monument in St Nicholas' chapel. Richard Cecil, Lord Burghley's father, is buried in St Margaret's Church.
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Lionel Cranfield, Earl of Middlesex
In St Benedict's chapel is a large tomb, with white marble effigies, to Lionel Cranfield, 1st Earl of Middlesex and his second wife Anne.
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Ben Jonson
Poet, Playwright and Actor
Ben Jonson, dramatist and poet, is the only person buried in an upright position in Westminster Abbey. He was born on 11th June 1572.
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Thomas Knipe
Priest/Minister
In the south choir aisle is a tablet in memory of the Reverend Dr Thomas Knipe, Head Master of Westminster School and Prebendary of Westminster.