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Sir Richard Lane
Politician
Sir Richard Lane, Member of Parliament for Worcester 1727-1731 and one-time Mayor of that city, was buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey.
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Prince Harry opens Field of Remembrance
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 89th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th November 2017.
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Special Coronation events announced
Friday, 24th March 2023
Barefoot tours of the Cosmati pavement headline special Coronation events: Visitors to Westminster Abbey this summer will be invited to walk in their socks on the Cosmati pavement, one of Britain’s greatest.
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Fraternité Family Fun: Rose window making
Tuesday, 13th February 2024
Get inspired by the beautiful rose windows of Westminster Abbey and Notre Dame de Paris and make your very own.
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Ann Bingley
Ann Bingley was buried in Westminster Abbey on 17th May 1615 but the location of her grave is not recorded in the burial register.
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Creation trail: Wellbeing wander
Thursday, 20th June 2024
Discover tranquillity in the cloisters and Abbey gardens on this self-guided walk.
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John Strode
Soldier
Colonel John Strode, governor of Dover Castle in Kent and a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber to Charles II, was buried on 30th March 1686.
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Redmond Simpson
Musician
Redmond Simpson, musician, was buried in the north cloister of Westminster Abbey on 2nd February 1787 but he has no monument or grave marker.
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Ellen Bust
Ellen Bust, nee Griffith, was buried in the north cloister on 28th April 1697. A monument on the wall nearby was removed some time ago.
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Access, facilities and FAQ
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.
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Tour at Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, as a royal church, celebrates the Commonwealth all year round, including at a special service in March. Either in person or virtually, we welcome schools from across the Commonwealth to join one our sessions, led by experienced learning officers who can bringing learning to life, in line with your programmes of study.
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Westminster Abbey Institute Welcomes New MPs
Wednesday, 13th May 2015
The Westminster Abbey Institute hosted a reception on Tuesday 12th May 2015 to welcome new Members of Parliament.
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Creation Family Fun: Wild Westminster
Friday, 2nd August 2024
Investigate the Natural World this summer in our historic walled garden in central London.
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Dr John Wilson
Musician and Composer
In the Little Cloister is the grave of Dr John Wilson, distinguished lutenist and chamber musician to Charles I. He was born in Faversham, Kent.
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Sir James Croft
Soldier
Sir James Croft, governor of Berwick upon Tweed and Lord Deputy of Ireland, was buried in St John the Evangelist's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Sir Joseph Tredenham
Sir Joseph Tredenham, Member of Parliament for St Mawes in Cornwall, was buried in the south aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Richard Courtenay
Priest/Minister
The grave of Richard Courtenay, bishop of Norwich, was re-discovered in October 1953 in the chapel of St Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey.
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Dame Mary Bond
Dame Mary Bond was buried on 11th August 1696 in the chapel of St Edmund in Westminster Abbey but she has no gravestone or monument.
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Sir Humphrey Stanley
Soldier
On the floor of the chapel of St Nicholas in Westminster Abbey is a brass to Sir Humphrey Stanley who died in 1505.
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Sir Robert Stapylton
Playwright
Playwright Sir Robert Stapylton (or Stapleton) is buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey. He seems never to have an inscribed gravestone.