The Steps of Westminster Abbey

The Steps of Westminster Abbey

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Westminster Abbey is a unique building of British history. Founded as a Benedictine monastery over a thousand years ago, the Church was rebuilt by Edward the Confessor in 1065, and again by Henry III, between 1220 and 1272.

Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs, and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs.

Housing the shrine of St Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great.

It has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions, including sixteen royal weddings.

Today it is still a church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation.

Many monarchs chose to be buried close to the shrine of Edward the Confessor, whose death in 1065 led to the invasion and conquest of England by William the Conqueror.

The bones of Edward the Confessor, still lie in his Shrine behind the High Altar.

The Abbey has a myriad of uneven steps.

They are worn away with over 1000 years of use, including all the greats of English history.

Its amazing to think of the Kings, Queens and many other people, both noble and low born, that have trod on these steps.

I bet they have many tales they could tell!

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https://www.historic-uk.com/.../Destin.../Westminster-Abbey/

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