Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, 2002 Artist: EH/RCHME staff photographer
/1232667.jpg "Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, 2002 Artist: EH/RCHME staff photographer")
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, 2002. A Benedictine monastery was founded on this site in the 7th or 8th century. Edward the Confessor (1003-1066) rebuilt an abbey on this site shortly before his death. William the Conqueror was crowned here on Christmas Day 1066, and it has been the setting for every English coronation since, except for those of Edward V and Edward VIII. The present building dates from 1245.
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Creator
- EH/RCHME staff photographer, attributed to: :
People Related
- William the Conqueror: French: King of England
- King Edward VIII: British: King of Britain
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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster
- 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
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History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events
Locations & Buildings Places of Worship
Artistic Representations Cityscapes
Artistic Representations Panoramas
Society & Culture Death & Burial
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4177x4181
File Size : 51,165kb
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- NMR21759/07
- 0250002483
- 1-232-667
- 1232667
- 2483
- A3
- NMR21759/07