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Explore the burial place of famous poets and writers, from Chaucer to Hughes, in Poets’ Corner at Westminster Abbey. Learn about the tradition, the criteria and the recent memorials of this literary landmark.
- Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer is buried in the south transept (or south...
- William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was buried in Holy Trinity...
- Geoffrey Chaucer
Poets' Corner is a section of the southern transept of Westminster Abbey in London, where many poets, playwrights, and writers are buried or commemorated. The first poet interred in Poets' Corner was Geoffrey Chaucer in 1400. [1]
Jun 4, 2015 · Learn about the history and the people buried in Poets’ Corner, a part of Westminster Abbey dedicated to famous writers and artists. Discover who is not a poet but has a place among the poets, and who is buried in the Abbey but not in Poets’ Corner.
Learn about the life, works and burial of Geoffrey Chaucer, the Father of English Poetry, in Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey. See his monument, inscription, coat of arms and stained glass window.
Learn about the life, works and memorial of the famous playwright William Shakespeare, who was buried in Stratford upon Avon. See his statue in Poets' Corner, the inscription, the design and the graffiti on the monument.
Learn about Poet's Corner, an area in Westminster Abbey that honors famous poets, playwrights, and writers. Find out who is buried there and how to visit this historic site.
Oct 23, 2021 · Explore the literary connections of Westminster Bridge and Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey, where more than 100 poets and writers are buried or commemorated. Learn about the history, the memorials and the poems of this famous spot.
