- Tributes were paid to HM Queen Elizabeth II during the Royal Carols: Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey.
- Westminster Abbey is a Gothic monastery church in London that is the traditional place of coronation and burial for English monarchs.
- Incidentally, Westminster Abbey is also home to the UK’s oldest piece of furniture still being used for its original purpose: the Coronation Chair.
- History of Westminster Abbey. The original abbey was known as ‘St Peter’s Abbey’ and began construction under the rule of King Edward the Confessor between...
- Westminster Abbey is about as awe-inspiring a church as you could imagine. It offers daily services and even boasts the shrine of a saint at its heart.
- A tour of Westminster Abbey will introduce you to country’s history, monarchs, writers, scientists and politicians from more than 1,000 years ago.
- A UNESCO World Heritage site with a legacy dating back more than 1,000 years, Westminster Abbey is among London’s most historic landmarks.
- How old is Westminster Abbey? The Abbey has existed for over 1060 years, making it one of the oldest religious places of worship in England.
- Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors and is very much part of the standard tourist trail complete with large coach parties.
- All proceeds go to supporting the Abbey, and you can browse the collection at: https://shop.westminster-abbey.org/christmas/christmas-cards.