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Philip Larkin
Writer, Poet and Novelist
A memorial stone for poet and writer Philip Arthur Larkin, C.H., C.B.E., was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 2nd December 2016.
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Nelson Mandela
Statesman and Lawyer
On 18th July 2018 a memorial to Nelson Mandela was unveiled in the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey service for St Oscar Romero
Saturday, 17th November 2018
A Solemn Evensong of Thanksgiving for the Canonisation of St Oscar Romero was held at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 17th November 2018.
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William Wilberforce & family
Priest/Minister, Statesman and Abolitionist
William Wilberforce, MP, who took up the cause for the abolition of slavery was buried in the north transept. Samuel was Dean of Westminster and Basil was Archdeacon.
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Charles I
Charles I was the second son of James I and was born on 19th November 1600. He was crowned in Westminster Abbey in February 1626.
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Edith Cavell
The first part of the funeral for nurse Edith Cavell was held at Westminster Abbey on 15th May 1919. She was shot by the Germans.
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James Montagu
Sailor
In the north-west tower chapel is a statue to Captain James Montagu. A life size figure of James in uniform stands on a pedestal flanked by two lions.
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Sir Lewis Robessart, Lord Bourgchier
Soldier
In the chapel of St Paul is a lavishly decorated tomb to Sir Lewis (de) Robessart, Lord Bourgchier (or Bourchier), Knight of the Garter.
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William Wordsworth
Poet
A white marble life size figure of poet William Wordsworth is in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey. The figure is seated with crossed legs.
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Eyre Coote
Politician and Soldier
In the west aisle of the north transept is a very large white marble monument to the memory of Lt. General Sir Eyre Coote.
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J.R. Clayton & Alfred Bell
Artist
John Richard Clayton and Alfred Bell designed several stained glass windows for Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church Westminster. Clayton also designed some memorials.
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Sir Henry (Brodribb) Irving
Actor
The ashes of Sir Henry Irving, actor, lie in Poets' Corner. John Henry Brodribb (1838-1905) assumed the surname of Irving by royal licence in 1889.
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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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Sir Ernest Shackleton
Explorer, Sailor and Writer
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, 15th August 2017
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 17th June 2018
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2018: Everyone loves a good story. Everyone loves a good story. The popularity of Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and The Chronicles.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2023
Sunday, 3rd September 2023
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2023: How will you engage in community with others in the Church? In the name of the Father, and of.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 24th June 2018
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday after Trinity 2018: ‘When in distress to him I called, he to my rescue came.’ If we ever wanted to make a complaint.
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Charles Darwin
Scientist and Writer
Charles Robert Darwin, naturalist, is buried in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey, not far from Sir Isaac Newton. His memorial is by J.E. Boehm.
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Sir John Puckering
Lawyer
Sir John Puckering, Speaker of the House of Commons, is buried in St Paul's chapel. His large monument shows effigies of him and his wife.