- In this series of articles, we're taking a look at the most famous necropolis (burial place) in Britain - Westminster Abbey.
- One person commemorated in Westminster Abbey is Thomas Parr who lived for 152 years and 9 months through the reigns of ten monarchs.
- In 1987 Westminster Abbey became classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site along with The Palace of Westminster and St Margaret’s Church.
- Most royal weddings took place at Westminster Abbey, including the most recent wedding of Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton.
- Some of the latest events celebrated in Westminster Abbey include the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana’s funeral.
- Westminster Abbey is full of memorials, plaques, reliefs and statuary all commemorating famous and honoured citizens, although not all are buried here.
- Londra'daki Westminster Manastırı. Share. ... Westminster Abbey, abartılı olmadan Büyük Britanya'nın başkentinin en önemli noktası olarak adlandırılabilir.
- Here are some fun facts about Westminster Abbey you may not already know about! 1. The Abbey’s been in use for centuries.
- Westminster Abbey Events. It has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions, including sixteen royal weddings.