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1. whc.unesco.org › en › listPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint ...

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   The Westminster World Heritage Site Management Plan was published by the property’s Steering Group in 2007. There is no coordinator, and implementation of key objectives is undertaken by the key stakeholders – the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and Westminster City Council - working within the Steering Group framework.

2. www.westminster-abbey.org › our-historyHistory | Westminster Abbey

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   As well as being a place of worship, Westminster Abbey has become a treasure house of artefacts. This is also where some of the most significant people in Britain's history are buried or commemorated. Forty monarchs have been crowned in the Abbey since 1066. Find out more about the history of ...

3. britishheritage.org › en › westminster-abbeyWestminster Abbey | British Heritage

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   Westminster Abbey serves as the burial site for over 3,300 notable figures, making it a veritable "Britain's Valhalla," a place of eternal rest for prominent personalities in British history. Among those buried within its hallowed walls are at least 16 monarchs, eight Prime Ministers, poets laureate, actors, scientists, military leaders, and the Unknown Warrior.

4. www.westminster-abbey.org › history › explore-ourRoyal tombs | Westminster Abbey

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   Royal tombs. Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of 30 kings and queens starting with King Edward the Confessor whose magnificent shrine stands just behind the High Altar. Henry III, who built the church you see today, is buried near him. The tombs of Edward I, Eleanor of Castile, Edward III, Philippa of Hainault, Richard II and Anne ...

5. www.westminster-abbey.org › visit-us › guided-toursVerger-guided tours | Westminster Abbey

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   Prices and how to book. For a verger tour, you’ll pay the Abbey entry price plus £10. General admittance tickets to the Abbey can be purchased in advance online but a verger tour can only be booked when you arrive at the Abbey. When booking your tickets to the Abbey, please try to book your entry slot 30 minutes or so before the tour is due ...

6. study.com › academy › lessonWestminster Abbey Architecture | Overview, History & Design

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Westminster Abbey has long been a standard bearer of British history, tradition, and architecture. Officially the Collegiate Church of St. Peter, Westminster Abbey is the focal point of royal ...

7. www.westminster-abbey.org › abbey-events › specialNotre Dame de Paris, The Augmented Exhibition - Westminster Abbey

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   This exhibition is an immersive and interactive journey through Notre Dame’s past including the lavish wedding of King Henri IV, the glittering coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the 19th century construction of Notre-Dame’s iconic spire of Viollet-le-Duc, which was tragically destroyed by the fire. The skill, artistry and vision over ...