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- 4. We kind of know how Westminster Abbey looked in the 11th century
- 6. None of the Norman Kings were buried at Westminster Abbey
- Most royal weddings took place at Westminster Abbey, including the most recent wedding of Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton.
- Famous the world over, Westminster Abbey has seen over 16 royal weddings, including Will and Kate's, and is the burial location of 17 monarchs.
- In this series of articles, we're taking a look at the most famous necropolis (burial place) in Britain - Westminster Abbey.
- Westminster Abbey is a iconic landmark that’s an absolute must visit attraction in London. It’s the most historic church in the English-speaking world.
- Westminster Abbey is a “Royal Peculiar” which means it is subject only to the sovereign, and not to any bishop or archbishop.
- In front of us was an impressive Gothic building, once the Palace of Westminster and now the Parliament House. On the right was the Westminster Abbey and on...
- One of the Canons is also Rector of St Margaret's Church Westminster Abbey (who also holds the post of Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons).
- Westminster Abbey is full of memorials, plaques, reliefs and statuary all commemorating famous and honoured citizens, although not all are buried here.
- Located next to the Houses of Parliament in the Westminster neighborhood of London, Westminster Abbey is a popular London tourist destination.