Westminster Abbey:

A royal church
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate
Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large,
mainly Gothic abbey church in the 
City of Westminster, London, England, just to the
west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the
United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings
and the traditional place of coronation and a burial
site for English and, later, British monarchs. Since
the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all
coronations of English and British monarchs have
occurred in Westminster Abbey.

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What is there to see?

The Abbey's recognisable skyline with its two towers

and numerous tracery arches, its magnificent
stained glass windows and ornate interiors have
always attracted tourists. As a result, the abbey has
become one of the most visited attractions in the
world. The church is interesting not only for its
elaborate decorations, but also as a pantheon of
notable Britons. For instance, the graves of
England's great literary figures can be found in one
place - Poets' Corner. The Abbey is also a place of
interest to music lovers, as it regularly performs
concerts of religious and secular music.

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 The Abbey is
particularly proud of
its collection of
ancient volumes
and unique archival
documents, which
has made it an
important research
centre.
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Westminster Abbey is not just a

religious building, it's also a treasure
trove of masterpieces of painting,
monumental and applied art,
marvellous fabrics, tapestries and
church utensils of rare beauty.
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The church today
Still today, a daily pattern of worship is offered to the Glory of God. Special services,
representative of a wide spread of interest and social concern, are held regularly. Annual
services include a thanksgiving for victory in the Battle of Britain in 1940, a service for
Judges at the start of the legal year and a service to mark Commonwealth Day.

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