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NAME
Westminster Abbey
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
ADDRESS
Westminster Abbey Precincts - Dean's Yard, London, England

WESTMINSTER ABBEY PICTURE

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About Westminster Abbey
Westminster is a gothic church located in the city of Westminster in London of England. The church was founded in 960 and was consecrated in 1065. The abbey covers an area of thirty-two thousand square feet. It is about 101 feet tall. It has two towers which are about 225 feet tall. The abbey has ten bells. The abbey remains open from Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Westminster Abbey

  • The abbey is important in the history of England as it was the place of anointment of various monarchs starting from William the Conqueror in 1066. It is also a resting place of over 3300 persons including eight Prime Ministers, sixteen monarchs, actors, and military leaders.
    The abbey is important in the history of England as it was the place of anointment of various monarchs starting from William the Conqueror in 1066. It
  • The church is a witness to seventeen royal weddings since 1100. The most recent was of Prince William of Wales with Miss Catherine Middleton now called Duchess of Cambridge on April 29, 2011.
    The church is a witness to seventeen royal weddings since 1100. The most recent was of Prince William of Wales with Miss Catherine Middleton now calle
  • Its official name is Collegiate Church of Westminster.
  • There was a great threat to this monument at the time of the Second World War. For safety purposes, the Coronation Chair was sent to Gloucester Cathedral while Coronation Stone was buried inside the Abbey. Also, they covered the tombs with sixty thousand sandbags as they were immovable.
    There was a great threat to this monument at the time of the Second World War. For safety purposes, the Coronation Chair was sent to Gloucester Cathed
  • The abbey is an example of beautiful architecture. Henry VII Chapel is one of the most admirable places in the church and is called Lady chapel. Also, the beauty of the pendant fan vault ceiling could not be explained in words.
    The abbey is an example of beautiful architecture. Henry VII Chapel is one of the most admirable places in the church and is called Lady chapel. Also
  • The organ situated in the church was made by Harrison and Harrison. The organ was first time used for the coronation of King George VI.
    The organ situated in the church was made by Harrison and Harrison. The organ was first time used for the coronation of King George VI.

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