WESTMINSTER ABBEY, History

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  • Author: STEFANO ZUFFI E DAVIDE TORTORELLA
  • Language: English / USA

Hi, I'm James, your personal guide. Together with MyWoWo, I'd like to welcome you to one of the wonders of the world.

Today I'll accompany you through Westminster Abbey, one of London's most historic churches!

Kings and queens, leaders and poets, unknown warriors, scientists, and political figures: in a truly majestic setting in the heart of London, Westminster Abbey has enshrined the memories of countless figures from the history of the United Kingdom and its empire for almost a millennium. While touring the Abbey, you'll be captivated by the monument's architectural splendour and the emotion tied to its historical importance.

The complex was home to a Benedictine abbey for five hundred years, and its name still contains the word "abbey" to this day. The building dates back to 1045, when Edward the Confessor chose London as his royal residence. After the victorious Battle of Hastings in 1066, William the Conqueror entered the abbey on horseback, reaffirming the permanent connection between this church and the monarchy....

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