Major, spectacular and cherished church with a convoluted past, Westminster Abbey was built in the 13th, 16th and 18th centuries, the latter works producing the two iconic west towers (by Hawksmoor) that are the stuff of postcards. Several King Henrys were around for either the construction or the ransacking (the Dissolution) of the abbey, which is high on gothic vaulting, flying buttreses, medieval carving and rose windows and is conveniently located just across the road from its landmark neigh...
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There are lots of tourists, but to see the final resting places of Queen Elizabeth I, Cromwell and Mary, Queen of Scots as well as Poet's Corner and the beautiful tribute to Churchill is a fascinating, especially if you're a cemetery visitor.
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we went to the Sunday morning eucharist - what a treat. music of the highest quality and architecture to match. There were people of all nationalities.
over 700 years old
Where kings and queens have been crowned, where royal weddings and funerals have been held, this is the site of many a historical event. A crown jewel for sure in British history.