Westminster Abbey
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Address | 20 Deans Yd, Westminster, London SW1P 3PA, UK |
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Opened | 1090 |
Denomination | Church of England |
Phone | +44 20 7222 5152 |
Burials | Stephen Hawking |
Isaac Newton | |
Mary, Queen of Scots | |
Architects | George Gilbert Scott |
Nicholas Hawksmoor | |
John of Gloucester | |
Henry Yevele | |
Henry of Reyns | |
Robert of Beverley | |
Did you know | Highlights of Westminster Abbey include the nave, which is the highest in England, and the chapel of Henry VII. |
Height | 6900 (cm) |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 842555 |
About Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.
King Charles III: BBC film goes behind scenes of first year
... A previously unseen image released from the documentary shows the King in a suit and tie, sitting in the Coronation Chair during one of the dress rehearsals in Westminster Abbey ahead of his crowning...
King Charles' Coronation chairs sold for charity
... The oak chairs were used by royal guests and dignitaries sitting at the front at the Coronation service in Westminster Abbey in May...
Nicholas Witchell: BBC royal correspondent to retire next year
... He also provided live radio commentary from outside Westminster Abbey at her funeral...
King Charles III message marks anniversary of Elizabeth II's death
... Bells will also be rung at Westminster Abbey at 13:00 BST to mark the occasion...
Sir John Eliot Gardiner: Conductor seeks specialist help after alleged assault
... Earlier this year, Sir John featured at King Charles s Coronation, where he led the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists in a pre-service concert at Westminster Abbey...
Sir John Eliot Gardiner: Famed conductor pulls out of the Proms after alleged assault
... Earlier this year, Sir John featured at King Charles s Coronation, where he led the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists in a pre-service concert at Westminster Abbey...
Special King Charles Coronation 50p coins issued
... The Royal Mint is issuing five million of the coins, with a design based on Westminster Abbey, where the Coronation was held in May...
Angela Rayner challenges Oliver Dowden on housing pressures at PMQs
... Ms Rayner and Mr Dowden were standing in for their respective party leaders - Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak - who were both attending a celebration of the NHS at Westminster Abbey...