Westminster Abbey
Today, I’m going to tell you about Westminster Abbey, the most recognizable church in England. If you’ve been following the English Royal Family, you’ve probably seen this place on the news. Most recently, it was the site of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and now-Princess Kate. Even if you don’t care about the monarchs, though, Westminster Abbey is still a beautiful church that is worth visiting. If you want, read my one of my other articles on London by clicking here.
Today, I’m going to tell you about Westminster Abbey, the most recognizable church in England. If you’ve been following the English Royal Family, you’ve probably seen this place on the news. Most recently, it was the site of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and now-Princess Kate. Even if you don’t care about the monarchs, though, Westminster Abbey is still a beautiful church that is worth visiting. If you want, read my one of my other articles on London by clicking here.
Before Going: 9/10
Reason for Score: I had seen the Abbey a lot on T.V. J
Why you should go:
The three biggest interests at Westminster were the
famous graves, the beautiful architecture, and the Royal Family. First, I saw a
whole lot of famous people buried in the Abbey.
My favorites were Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Dickens, and Rudyard
Kipling, who were all buried here. Second, I was really struck by the beauty of
the building in general. The architects didn’t spare any expense in designing
the building to be as detailed as it is huge. Of course, it helps to have
access to the King’s checkbook J.
Finally, the Royal Family has had a long history here. Coronations and other
royal events have occurred here for almost a millennium. I remember most watching the Royal Wedding of
Prince William and Princess Kate on the news. It was pretty cool to know the
Abbey from T.V. before ever even going. I loved Westminster Abbey, and I hope
you will too.
How:
It doesn’t really matter whether you enjoy the Abbey with
or without a guide. The Abbey is a large place, but it is easy to navigate on
your own. I went with a guide only to make sure I saw all of London before I
had to leave. It takes roughly an hour to see the Abbey at a relaxed pace, but
you could do it more quickly. Because of my aforementioned hurry, I did it in
much less than an hour. The point is, make sure to see Westminster Abbey on
your tour of London.
After Going: 9/10
Reason for Score: It is a great, historical church where
Isaac Newton is buried
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The giant statue of Oliver Cromwell, an English hero
Me and my guide, John Gowing, outside the Abbey
Can you see the change in the design of the buttresses? This was caused of kings in England. The new king wanted to outdo his predecessor and leave his mark on the church.
Yeah, it's that big
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