Westminster Abbey is a historic church in London that has served as the site for royal coronations. It contains the shrines of Edward the Confessor and Queen Elizabeth I, as well as the burial place of Geoffrey Chaucer and other famous British writers in Poet's Corner. The Abbey was originally founded as a monastery in the 10th century and has undergone periods of Catholic and Protestant rule over its history.
7. Nave (3) Central walkway into the Sanctuary Also the location of the Unknown Warrior
8. In the beginning… Saint Dunstan brought monks to Thorney Island around 960 AD About a century later, King Edward built a church for the monks and dedicated it to St. Peter. He died a few days after it was consecrated.
9. Coronations The first coronation held at Westminster Abbey was on Christmas Day 1066 for William the Conqueror. In 1301 the Coronation Chair was constructed. It has been used for every coronation since 1308.
11. A Time of Controversy In 1540, the monastery was broken up. In 1553, Catholicism was re-established in England However, in 1558 England reverted back to Anglicanism.
12. West Towers Completed West end was left unfinished since 1600s Nicholas Hawksmoor designed the towers Finished in 1745
13. Tours and Times Three kinds of tours: verger, audio guide, and guided Verger is for smaller groups Audio guide is self-led Guided is for larger groups Abbey Hours Mon-Fri 9:30-3:30 Sunday Closed Verger Tours Mon-Fri 10:00, 10:30, 10:00, 10:30, 111:00, 2:00, 2:30 Saturday 1:00
14. Ticket Prices Admission Adult- $24 Student (11-18)- $10 Children (under 10)- Free 2 adults, 1 student- $48 2 adults, 2 students- $58 2 adults, 3 students- $68 $10 per extra child Tour Prices Verger tour- $5/ person Audio guided- Free Guided tour- varies
15. “How do I get there?” By Underground Bus routes
