Westminster Abbey
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:02
Welcome to Westminster Abbey, a structure that is less a church and more a stone record of the English-speaking world. Formally known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, this is a 'Royal Peculiar,' meaning it…
Listen in the app2The Nave and the Grave of the Unknown Warrior1:55
As you enter the Abbey through the West Door, you are standing in the Nave, the longest section of the church, completed over a period of 150 years starting in 1376. The sheer scale is intended to overwhelm. …
Listen in the app3The Coronation Chair — St Edward’s Chair1:50
We now approach one of the most significant pieces of furniture in the world: the Coronation Chair, or St. Edward’s Chair. …
Listen in the app4Henry VII’s Lady Chapel — The Fan Vault1:51
Prepare to be breathless as we enter the Lady Chapel, built at the beginning of the sixteenth century at the expense of King Henry VII. This is arguably the most spectacular example of Late Gothic architecture in existence. …
Listen in the app5Poets’ Corner — A Literary Pilgrimage1:41
Located in the South Transept is one of the most beloved areas of the Abbey: Poets’ Corner. It was not originally intended to be a burial place for writers, but when Geoffrey Chaucer—who held the post of Master of the King’s…
Listen in the app6The Cloisters and Monastic Life1:42
Leaving the grandeur of the main church, we step into the Cloisters, a tranquil quadrangle that served as the center of monastic life for the Benedictine monks. The current structures date primarily from the thirteenth to the…
Listen in the app7The West Front and the Modern Martyrs1:50
As we exit the Abbey and look back at the West Front, we see the two iconic towers that dominate the skyline. Surprisingly, these were among the last parts of the Abbey to be completed, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections1:37
As our journey through Westminster Abbey comes to a close, it is impossible not to feel the weight of the thousand years of history we have just traversed. This is not merely a monument to the dead; it is a testament to the…
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What is Westminster Abbey?
Westminster Abbey is a place in 시티오브웨스트민스터 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시티오브웨스트민스터 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 28 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.4994, -0.1274 |
| Last updated |
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