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Frances Louisa Parnell
On the wall of the west cloister is a modern memorial, designed by J. Peter Foster in slate and white marble, to Frances Louisa Parnell.
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Thomas Whitney and family
Thomas Whitney was buried at St Margaret's Westminster in 1637 but has no marker. Many of his children were baptised at the church.
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Wenceslaus Hollar
Artist
Wenceslaus Hollar, the famous etcher, is buried in St Margaret's church and has a wall tablet there. This tablet replaced one lost by bomb damage.
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Henry James
Writer and Novelist
On 17th June 1976 a memorial stone for Henry James, American born novelist, was unveiled in Poets' Corner by his great grand-nephew Alexander James, jr.
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Robinson Duckworth
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Robinson Duckworth is buried in the Quire. On 9th May 1988 a small glass window to him was unveiled in the dark cloister.
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David Hoyle appointed new Dean of Westminster
Wednesday, 19th June 2019
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle as the new Dean of Westminster.
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Dr David Hoyle installed as 39th Dean of Westminster
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle was installed as the 39th Dean of Westminster at Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 16th November 2019.
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Dialogue: Dignity and Imprisonment
Tuesday, 21st November 2023
Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.
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William Woollett
Artist
William Woollett, celebrated English carver of his day, has a memorial in the west cloister. It shows his bust with a relief of his studio.
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John Bligh, Earl of Darnley
Politician
John Bligh, Earl of Darnley, politician, was buried on 25th September 1728 in the north ambulatory, near the steps leading up to the Lady Chapel.
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Lady Ann Walpole
Lady Ann Walpole was buried in St Andrew's chapel on 16 August 1722 but she has no marker. She was a daughter of Thomas Osborne.
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James Chelsum
Musician
In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is a white marble memorial tablet to James Chelsum, Lay Vicar of the Abbey from 1736-1742.
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Ann Whytell
Ann Whytell or Whytall was buried in the north aisle of the nave on 22nd August 1788. Her sister Elizabeth erected a monument to her.
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Sir Edward Sutton
Sir Edward Sutton was buried in Westminster Abbey on 1st August 1695 but the exact location is not known and he has no monument.
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College Garden - Out of season
From August to May, there is the exclusive opportunity to hire College Garden for one event a month. You’re welcome to construct a marquee structure.
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John Smith
John Smith, his daughter Anne, Countess of Clanricarde and grandson the Hon. John Burke are buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Czechoslovak Forces
Soldier and Airman
In the west cloister is a memorial to the Czechoslovak forces who served in the Second World War. The plaque was designed by Franta Belsky.
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John and Edward Willis
Carpenter
In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is the grave of John Willis, Abbey carpenter, his son Edward and niece Ann.
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Samuel and Catherine Strutt
Samuel Strutt, for many years assistant clerk of the House of Lords, was buried in the east cloister with his first wife Catherine.
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A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey
A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.