A royal church | Westminster Abbey
2024年12月6日 · An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey has become a treasure house of artefacts. This is also the coronation church where some of the most significant people in Britain's history are buried or commemorated.
Visit | Westminster Abbey
Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.
About - Westminster Abbey
The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, and has the medieval shrine of …
History of Westminster Abbey
Neither a cathedral nor a parish church, Westminster Abbey (or the Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster to give it its correct title) is a "Royal Peculiar" under the jurisdiction of a Dean and Chapter, subject only to the Sovereign and not to any archbishop or bishop.
History - Westminster Abbey
The Coronation church since 1066. Forty monarchs have been crowned in the Abbey since 1066. Find out more about the history of coronations, the objects and spaces used during the ceremony, and the kings and queens involved.
High Altar - Westminster Abbey
The Sacrarium or Sanctuary is at the heart of the Abbey where the High Altar stands.
First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass) - Westminster Abbey
This late-night service celebrates the birth of Christ, the Light of the world, in the midst of darkness and includes the singing of Christmas Carols, music from the Abbey Choir, a sermon and Holy Communion.
Service of Lessons and Carols | Westminster Abbey
A traditional service including the singing of Christmas carols, readings, and anthems sung by the Abbey Choir, lasting about an hour.
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Explore Westminster Abbey, a Royal church and site of coronations since 1066. Discover our fascinating history. Click here for our full range of general admission tickets.
Architecture - Westminster Abbey
Earlier in Henry's reign, on 16th May 1220, he had laid the foundation stone for a new Lady Chapel at the east end of the Confessor's church, but as the Abbey's own financial resources were not sufficient to continue the rebuilding of the whole church at this time no other work was carried out (this chapel was later displaced by one built by ...