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St Margaret's Church, Westminster

시티오브웨스트민스터

9 story sections18 min 56 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:23

    Welcome to Saint Margaret’s Church, standing in the profound shadow of Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster. As we begin our exploration, it is essential to understand the unique position this edifice holds in the…

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  2. 2The Chancel — The Resting Place of Sir Walter Raleigh2:20

    We now approach the chancel, a space of profound historical gravity. It is here that one of the most charismatic and controversial figures of the Elizabethan era, Sir Walter Raleigh, was interred following his execution on…

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  3. 3The William Caxton Window — A Tribute to the Printing Press2:10

    Directly before you is a window dedicated to a man who arguably changed the course of human history more than any king or queen: William Caxton. Caxton is credited with introducing the printing press to England in 1477,…

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  4. 4The East Window — Flemish Artistry and Royal Marriage2:08

    The East Window is widely considered the finest example of Flemish stained glass in London. Its history is as complex as its imagery. …

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  5. 5The Pulpit and the Political Oratory1:58

    Turning our attention to the pulpit, we find a structure that embodies the church's role as the 'Parish Church of the House of Commons.' This elaborately decorated late nineteenth-century piece commemorates Thomas Britain Vacher.…

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  6. 6The Monuments of Charity — Cornelius Van Dun and James Palmer1:56

    Along the walls of the aisles, you will find a series of monuments that tell a different story—one of social responsibility and local philanthropy. Two notable examples are the memorials to Cornelius Van Dun and the Reverend…

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  7. 7The Literary Giants — Milton, Equiano, and Sancho2:07

    Finally, we come to a section of the church that celebrates the intellectual and moral giants who were associated with Saint Margaret’s. John Milton, the author of the epic poem 'Paradise Lost,' was a parishioner here and was…

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  8. 8St Margaret's Church, Westminster1:57

    As we conclude our tour of Saint Margaret’s Church, we find ourselves back near the entrance, looking out once more toward the bustling activity of Parliament Square. We have traversed five centuries of history within these…

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  9. 9Closing1:57

    As we conclude our tour of Saint Margaret’s Church, we find ourselves back near the entrance, looking out once more toward the bustling activity of Parliament Square. We have traversed five centuries of history within these…

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What is St Margaret's Church, Westminster?

St Margaret's Church, Westminster is a place in 시티오브웨스트민스터 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location시티오브웨스트민스터
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Total length18 min 56 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates51.5000, -0.1269
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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