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Daniel Collingwood
Politician
Colonel Daniel Collingwood was buried in an unknown location in Westminster Abbey on 9th April 1681. He had a commission in a troop of Guards.
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Gilbert Robertson
Soldier
On the south wall of St Margaret's is a tablet in memory of soldier Gilbert Robertson who died in India. It has a mosaic border.
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Sir Harold Gurden
Politician
The ashes of Sir Harold Edward Gurden, who died on 27th April 1989, were scattered in the churchyard of St Margaret's on 9th April 1990.
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George Falconer
Sailor
Captain George Falconer was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey but has no marker.
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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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Richard Ingram, 5th Viscount Irvine
Soldier
Richard (Rich) Ingram, 5th Viscount Irvine (or Irwin) was buried in a vault at the east end of Henry VII's chapel on 17th April 1721.
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19. Katherine of Aragon
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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Jonathan Martin
Musician
Jonathan Martin, organist to the King, was buried in the west cloister on 9th April 1737 but he has no monument or inscribed gravestone.
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Alphonso Marsh
Musician and Composer
Alphonso Marsh, composer and royal musician, was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey on 9th April 1692 but he has no marker.
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Charles Cornwall
Sailor
Admiral Charles Cornwall of Berrington in Herefordshire was buried in the south aisle (presumably of the nave) of Westminster Abbey on 27th November 1718.
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John Herbert
Priest/Minister
The Reverend John Herbert was buried in the north porch of Westminster Abbey on 30th October 1729. His wife Mary was buried with him.
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Edward Wiggett Thompson
The ashes of Edward Wiggett Thompson and his wife are buried in the Islip chapel. He was Head Master of the Abbey Choir School.
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William Postard
Abbot and Priest/Minister
William Postard was Abbot of Westminster from 9th October 1191. He died on 4th May 1200 and was buried in the south cloister.
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Hammond Witherley
Musician
Hammond Witherley, singer, was buried on 4th October 1717 in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. No gravestone seems to have been inscribed for him.
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Sir William Parsons
Politician
Sir William Parsons, Surveyor General in Ireland and M.P. for Co. Wicklow, was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster in 1650.
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Robert Whitworth
Robert Whitworth of Westminster School was drowned in the Thames and was buried in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey.
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Hugh Aston
Hugh Aston was buried in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey in 1644. His gravestone is no longer readable but the inscription was recorded.
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The life of The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated at Service of Thanksgiving
Tuesday, 29th March 2022
Members of the Royal Family celebrated the life and work of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Coronation Theatre on display from 8th-13th May
Monday, 3rd April 2023
Following the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, visitors will be welcomed to the Abbey to see the Coronation Theatre.
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The Field of Remembrance
Friday, 10th November 2023
Come and pay your respects and visit the Field of Remembrance. A field of scarlet poppies and memorials will blanket the Abbey’s grounds this November to remember loved ones lost serving in the Armed Forces.