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Walter Porter
Musician and Composer
Walter Porter, singer and musician, was Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey from 1639-44. He was buried in St Margaret's on 30th November 1659.
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NAFAS
In the east cloister, just north of the Chapter House, is a stone with an emblem of a lozenge with a flower design inside it.
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Edward Jones
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr Edward Jones, Bishop of St Asaph, and his son Richard are buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster.
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Richard James
Writer, Poet and Priest/Minister
The Reverend Richard James, antiquary, historian, linguist and poet, was buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster on 8th December 1638 but he has no marker or memorial.
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John Shepherd
Musician and Composer
John Shepherd, singer and composer, died in 1558 and was buried at St Margaret's Westminster. He has no marker or memorial.
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Philip Herbert
Soldier
Colonel Philip Herbert, his wife Marianne and two daughters are buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. None have markers.
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George Slemaker
George Slemaker, porter and bell ringer at Westminster Abbey, is buried in the south cloister with his wife Susanna.
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History tours
Visiting the Abbey with your secondary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Our experienced guides link the Abbey to your course of study, offering both highlights tours or something more specific bringing the Abbey to life. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.
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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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Queen’s bouquet rests on Grave of the Unknown Warrior
Sunday, 7th May 2023
The Queen’s Coronation bouquet has been laid at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Her Majesty’s request.
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Robert Stewart
Lawyer
On the north wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a monument to Robert Stewart from Scotland. The burial register calls him Colonel.
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John Beverley
John Beverley, valet or yeoman to Edward III, was buried in the south ambulatory of Westminster Abbey near the king's tomb. His mother was Matilda.
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George Hickes
Writer and Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr George Hickes, writer and linguist, was buried in St Margaret's church on 18th December 1715 but he has no monument or gravestone.
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Hugh Haughton
On the south wall of St Margaret's is a monument to Hugh Haughton and his wife. This shows two kneeling figures with two daughters behind.
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Alexander Baker
Physician
Alexander Baker, Master of the Barber-Surgeons' Company, was buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey on 2nd October 1635. But he has no monument.
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Sir John Ogle & son
Soldier
Lt. Colonel Sir John Ogle was buried in the Abbey on 17th March 1640. He was the fifth son of Thomas and his wife Jane.
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William Sterndale Bennett
Composer and Musician
Composer Sir William Sterndale Bennett is buried in the north choir aisle, not far from the graves of Henry Purcell and Sir Charles Villiers Stanford.
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Sir Charles Wills
Soldier
General Sir Charles Wills, army officer, is buried in the north transept but he has no monument or gravestone. He died on 25th December 1741.
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John Coleman
John Coleman was buried in the north cloister and has a plain marble tablet. Catherine Coleman, presumed to be his widow, was buried near him.
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Robert Clive
Soldier
Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey, has a memorial tablet in the south choir aisle. It was erected in 1919 by public subscription.