Westminster Abbey Updated: about 1 months ago
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Westminster Abbey is located right next to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. The church has been part and is a place where one can learn about many important events during 1000 years of English history. One of the most notable historical items is the Coronation Chair, which is over 700 years old and has been used in many coronations.
Several monarchs have been buried in Westminster Abbey along with other notable persons. Prominent scientists such as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking have been buried there.
Another fascinating area is the Poet’s Corner, where over a hundred poets and writers have been either buried or have a memorial, including writers such as Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, Rudyard Kipling and Alfred Tennyson. Memorials have been created for William Shakespeare, the Brontë sisters and Jane Austen.
Virtual tours
There is also a virtual tour of Westminster Abbey available showing the abbey from inside and out. To mention a few places, the Coronation Chair, the Lady Chapel and Poets’ Corner are featured.