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Henry Spelman
Writer and Historian
Sir Henry Spelman, antiquary, historian and author, was buried in the south ambulatory. He was born in Norfolk in 1563/1564, son of Henry and Frances.
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Wardour family
Anna Sophia Wardour and two sons are buried in the centre part of the nave. Their graves are now marked by small lozenge stones.
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Bartholomew Dodington
Bartholomew Dodington, Greek scholar, was buried in the north transept. His grave is no longer marked but the inscription was recorded by William Camden.
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George W. Childs
Philanthropist
George William Childs of Philadelphia USA donated a stained glass window to religious poets George Herbert and William Cowper in St George's chapel.
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Benjamin Disraeli
Writer, Politician, Statesman and Historian
In the north transept of Westminster Abbey is an over-life size white marble statue of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Victorian Prime Minister.
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John Clarke Haden
Priest/Minister
On the wall of the north cloister is a plain stone memorial tablet to the Reverend John Clarke Haden, Minor Canon of Westminster from 1846-1869.
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Sir John Shorditch
Sir John Shorditch was buried in St Benedict's chapel in 1345. His grave may be that which is now beneath Dr William Bill’s tomb chest.
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Oscar Wilde
Writer, Poet and Playwright
On 14th February 1995 a small stained glass memorial was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey for Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wilde, playwright and aesthete.
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Thomas and Elizabeth Moore
Elizabeth Moore was buried on 5th August 1720 in the east cloister. Her tablet has been moved to the wall of the Dark Cloister.
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Gabriel More
Priest/Minister
Dr Gabriel More, or Moore, was buried in the Quire area, near the Sub-Dean's stall, on 29th October 1652. He has no marker or memorial.
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Sir Clement Clerke
Sir Clement Clerke was buried in the north cloister on 10th December 1693. His wife Sarah had been buried there on 13th November 1693.
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John Milles
Soldier
John Milles was buried in the nave on 16th June 1815. His gravestone was taken up when the nave floor was re-laid in 1834.
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Catherine Hyde & Elizabeth Cotes
Catherine Hyde was buried in the nave on 28th February 1707. Elizabeth Cotes was her personal maid who was buried with her.
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Roger and Agneta Cooper
Roger and Agneta Cooper, who served Queen Anne, are buried in the east cloister but the inscription has worn away.
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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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750th Anniversary of Simon de Montfort Parliament
Friday, 23rd January 2015
The 750th anniversary of the Simon de Montfort Parliament was remembered at Evensong in Westminster Abbey at 5.00 pm on Thursday 22nd January 2015.
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Conservation viewing area opens
Friday, 26th February 2016
Westminster Abbey has opened a new conservation studio in the cloisters, offering visitors the opportunity to watch as objects are prepared for display in The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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Westminster Abbey Celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College
Tuesday, 24th May 2016
A Service to Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 24th May 2016.
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Dean highlights significance of Vatican visit
Thursday, 26th January 2017
As the Abbey Choir flies back from Rome after a week-long visit to the Vatican, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall has underlined the ecumenical significance of the trip.
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Institute Book Explores Morality in Public Life
Wednesday, 21st June 2017
A new book exploring issues of ethics and morality in public life is published today (21st June) by the Westminster Abbey Institute.