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Charles Wager
Sailor
Admiral Sir Charles Wager is buried in the north transept. Monument by P. Scheemakers.
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Jocelyn Perkins
Priest/Minister and Writer
The ashes of the Reverend Jocelyn Perkins, Minor Canon and Sacrist of Westminster Abbey, are buried in St Faith's chapel at the Abbey.
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Samuel Smith
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr. Samuel Smith was a prebendary (clergyman) of Westminster Abbey 1787-1808 and Head Master of Westminster School 1764-1788.
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Vacher family
Philanthropist
The Vacher family of Westminster gave both the brass eagle lectern and the carved and painted pulpit in St Margaret's church Westminster.
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St Margaret's choir war memorial
Soldier and Airman
Former choristers of St Margaret's church Westminster who died in the two world wars are commemorated by brass plaques in the church.
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Abbey holds 50th Florence Nightingale service
Thursday, 7th May 2015
A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 6th May 2015.
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Abbey holds Remembrance Day Service
Thursday, 12th November 2015
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 8th November 2015.
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Westminster Abbey Commemorates the Life of Florence Nightingale
Thursday, 12th May 2016
A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Wednesday 11th May 2016.
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Abbey marks Remembrance Sunday
Monday, 14th November 2016
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th November 2016.
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Metropolitan Police Service holds Carol Service
Thursday, 21st December 2017
The Metropolitan Police Carol Service was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 19th December 2017.
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Westminster Abbey marks 50th anniversary of the death of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Wednesday, 4th April 2018
Rediscovering Justice: A Service of Hope on the 50th anniversary of the death of the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr was held at Westminster Abbey at noon on Wednesday 4th April 2018. The service was attended by HRH The Duke of Kent.
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Westminster Abbey hosts Whitehall Carol Service
Wednesday, 19th December 2018
The annual Whitehall Carol Service was held at Westminster Abbey on 18th December 2018. The service was held in partnership with Christians in Government UK.
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Order of Service for the State Funeral published
Sunday, 18th September 2022
Buckingham Palace this evening published the Order of Service for the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which will be held in Westminster Abbey tomorrow (Monday 19th September 2022).
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A Christmas message from the Dean of Westminster
Sunday, 25th December 2022
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, spoke of the joy of Christmas and the importance of understanding one another as he gave the Pause for Thought reflection on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas morning.
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Creation Lates: Summer sessions
Wednesday, 17th July 2024
Explore the Abbey after hours and enjoy live music in the Cloisters.
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Samuel and Henrietta Barnett
Priest/Minister and Philanthropist
In the south choir aisle is a marble tablet to the memory of Samuel Barnett, Canon of Westminster, and his wife Dame Henrietta Barnett.
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Thomas Parr
Thomas Parr, from Shropshire, lived for 152 years and 9 months through the reigns of ten monarchs and was buried in Westminster Abbey by order of King Charles I.
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Frances Teresa Stuart, Duchess of Richmond
A wax effigy of Frances Teresa (Stuart), Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, with her pet parrot, can be seen in the triforium galleries at Westminster Abbey.
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James and Mary Kendall
Diplomat
James Kendall and his niece Mary are buried in Westminster Abbey. James Kendall, politician and governor of Barbados, is buried in the south choir aisle.
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Robert South
Priest/Minister and Philanthropist
Robert South, prebendary of Westminster, is buried in the lantern area, just before the steps up to the Cosmati pavement and next to Richard Busby.