Westminster Abbey, London

westminster abbey, london

Westminster is the most beautiful of the Gothic churches in London and was founded by Edward the Confessor in the 11th century.

All coronations have taken place here since William the Conqueror. And most British monarchs from Henry III to George II are buried here.

Also to be found in the cathedral is Poets Corner where many of our finest poets are buried, and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

entrance door

flying butresses

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