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Sir Charles Parsons
Scientist and Engineer
In the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial window to Sir Charles Parsons, scientist and marine engineer.
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John and Francis Ligonier
Soldier and Politician
In the north ambulatory is a marble monument to Field Marshal John [Jean-Louis], Earl Ligonier. His brother Francis has a memorial in the south cloister.
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Ezekiel Spanheim
Statesman
Ezekiel, Baron Spanheim was buried in St Paul's chapel. He was Ambassador Extraordinary from the King of Prussia to the Queen of Great Britain.
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Lady Elizabeth Rich
Lady Elizabeth Rich was buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey on 20th October 1773 aged 81 but she has no monument or gravestone.
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Battle of Britain 80th
The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.
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Bernard, Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
Writer and Soldier
Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, universally known as Monty, was created a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
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Mary Hope
In the south transept is a marble monument to Mary Hope put up by her husband, a wealthy London merchant. The sculptor was Robert Adam.
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Thomas Totty
Sailor
In the chapel of St Andrew is a memorial to Rear Admiral Thomas Totty. This shows a relief of a ship with flag at half-mast.
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Christopher Steigerr
In the east cloister is a marble wall tablet to Christopher Steigerr of Berne in Switzerland. He was buried on 28th December 1772.
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Mary Shelvocke
Mary Shelvocke was buried in the west cloister on 1st August 1761. Her stone has now nearly worn away and the inscription is very faint.
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Westminster Abbey Marks Srebrenica Anniversary
A Solemn Commemoration for Srebrenica Memorial Day was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Monday 6th July.
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Prince of Wales attends Battle of Britain Service
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2015.
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Westminster Abbey marks anniversary of the Battle of Britain
HRH The Prince of Wales, Patron, Battle of Britain Fighter Association, and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2017.
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Battle of Britain anniversary service held
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 18th September 2016.
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78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain took place at Westminster Abbey on 16th September 2018.
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Westminster Abbey marks Battle of Britain anniversary
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2019.
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries due to open on 11th June
Wednesday, 14th February 2018
Westminster Abbey has announced that The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open to the public on 11th June 2018.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to open on 11th June
Monday, 4th June 2018
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th June.
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Battle of Britain anniversary marked at Westminster Abbey
Sunday, 17th September 2023
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2023. His Majesty The King was represented at the service by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton.
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Richard III
Richard III was crowned in the Abbey on 6th July 1483. Almost the entire peerage of England was present at what was a magnificent spectacle.