Articles related to "Westminster Abbey"
Accessible Westminster Abbey Tour
Westminster Abbey is a must-see for most London tourists. Information on access for wheelchairs, hearing loops, Braille, and comments on taking children there.
westminster abbey • wheelchair travel london • princess diana • sir john franklin • westminster england
Westminster Abbey is a must-see for most London tourists. Information on access for wheelchairs, hearing loops, Braille, and comments on taking children there.
westminster abbey • wheelchair travel london • princess diana • sir john franklin • westminster england
Crowning Glory
The Travelsleuth remembers the glittering pageantry of the Queen's Coronation at Westminster Abbey 50 years ago.
westminster • abbey • london • england • queen
The Travelsleuth remembers the glittering pageantry of the Queen's Coronation at Westminster Abbey 50 years ago.
westminster • abbey • london • england • queen
Edward I and Crown Jewels Robbery
In 1303, a criminal gang broke into the vault of Westminster Abbey and stole as much as they could take of the English Crown Jewels, while Edward I was fighting the Scots
crown jewels robbery • edward 1 and crown jewels • robbery • westminster abbey • 1303 crown jewels robbery
In 1303, a criminal gang broke into the vault of Westminster Abbey and stole as much as they could take of the English Crown Jewels, while Edward I was fighting the Scots
crown jewels robbery • edward 1 and crown jewels • robbery • westminster abbey • 1303 crown jewels robbery
London - Westminster
London's Westminster area is chock full of history: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey - the centre of England's political life.
westminster london • british houses of parliament • westminster abbey rebuilt in 1065 • lambeth palace home to the archbishops of canterbu • westminster bridge
London's Westminster area is chock full of history: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey - the centre of England's political life.
westminster london • british houses of parliament • westminster abbey rebuilt in 1065 • lambeth palace home to the archbishops of canterbu • westminster bridge
London Top Five Travel Attractions
Of London's many visitor attractions, any list of the best things to see on vacation would include Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
london's top five attractions • westminster abbey • british museum • buckingham palace • london zoo
Of London's many visitor attractions, any list of the best things to see on vacation would include Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
london's top five attractions • westminster abbey • british museum • buckingham palace • london zoo
London, England in a Day
Get an overview of historic London on a bus tour that allows you to select your personal sites of interest.
london • england • tour • bus tour • historic sites
Get an overview of historic London on a bus tour that allows you to select your personal sites of interest.
london • england • tour • bus tour • historic sites
The Two Funerals of Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy had two simultaneous funerals, due to a clash between family wishes and the desire to give due respect to a writer of national importance.
thomas hardy • funeral • westminster abbey • poet's corner • stinsford
Thomas Hardy had two simultaneous funerals, due to a clash between family wishes and the desire to give due respect to a writer of national importance.
thomas hardy • funeral • westminster abbey • poet's corner • stinsford
The Life of Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer is best known as the author of The Canterbury Tales, one of the most famous poems of medieval times and one which is still acclaimed in the 21st century.
the life of geoffrey chaucer • chaucer – medieval author of the canterbury tales • the career of geoffrey chaucer • chaucer’s death • burial place of chaucer at westminster abbey
Geoffrey Chaucer is best known as the author of The Canterbury Tales, one of the most famous poems of medieval times and one which is still acclaimed in the 21st century.
the life of geoffrey chaucer • chaucer – medieval author of the canterbury tales • the career of geoffrey chaucer • chaucer’s death • burial place of chaucer at westminster abbey
The Medieval Eleanor Crosses
Twelve medieval monuments built by an English king devastated by the death of his queen.
eleanor crosses built by edward i • eleanor of castile • middle ages • medieval history • mediaeval
Twelve medieval monuments built by an English king devastated by the death of his queen.
eleanor crosses built by edward i • eleanor of castile • middle ages • medieval history • mediaeval
Buckingham Palace: A Royal Wedding
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 60 years of marriage on 20 November 2007 and during the summer Buckingham Palace has a special show to celebrate
a royal wedding • 20 november 1947 • visiting buckingham palace • summer opening and special exhibition • queen elizabeth
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 60 years of marriage on 20 November 2007 and during the summer Buckingham Palace has a special show to celebrate
a royal wedding • 20 november 1947 • visiting buckingham palace • summer opening and special exhibition • queen elizabeth
Charles Darwin
Born in Shrewsbury Charles Darwin changed how we view ourselves. This article contains background information and links to help us understand Darwin and the controversy surrounding his theory of natural selection.
charles darwin • evolution • shrewsbury • erasmus darwin • beagle
Born in Shrewsbury Charles Darwin changed how we view ourselves. This article contains background information and links to help us understand Darwin and the controversy surrounding his theory of natural selection.
charles darwin • evolution • shrewsbury • erasmus darwin • beagle
Court Circular, Windsor Castle. 9 April, 2002.
Court Circular, Windsor Castle, 9 April, 2002 chronicling the Royal Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, together with an Elegy to Her Memory by Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate.
queen prince • princess • royal • westminster • abbey
Court Circular, Windsor Castle, 9 April, 2002 chronicling the Royal Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, together with an Elegy to Her Memory by Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate.
queen prince • princess • royal • westminster • abbey
Easter Bargains - Spring Bonuses
The Travelsleuth looks at hotel bargains for Easter and discusses the Channel Ferry price war that will bring the Continent nearer for many motorists.
travelsleuth • stuart buchanan macwatt • spring • geese • suite101.com
The Travelsleuth looks at hotel bargains for Easter and discusses the Channel Ferry price war that will bring the Continent nearer for many motorists.
travelsleuth • stuart buchanan macwatt • spring • geese • suite101.com
Golden Jubilee Fever
Britain catches the Golden Jubilee Fever and prepares to celebrate their Queen's 50 year reign in traditional style
queen • king • elizabeth • charles • george
Britain catches the Golden Jubilee Fever and prepares to celebrate their Queen's 50 year reign in traditional style
queen • king • elizabeth • charles • george
Prince William's message to America's bereaved
Prince William with his father Prince Charles in Scotland and Prince Andrew with Sarah and their daughters in London mourn the victims of 11 September. New charities for the bereaved children.<B>Updated 25 September</B>
prince • princesses • charles • william • andrew
Prince William with his father Prince Charles in Scotland and Prince Andrew with Sarah and their daughters in London mourn the victims of 11 September. New charities for the bereaved children.<B>Updated 25 September</B>
prince • princesses • charles • william • andrew
Queen Mother's last wish fulfilled
Thousands make their way to St. George's Chapel Windsor to see the final resting place of The Queen Mother. Her last wish is respected and her daughter's wreath is moved to Westminster Abbey to lie on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
queen • prince • princess • elizabeth • charles
Thousands make their way to St. George's Chapel Windsor to see the final resting place of The Queen Mother. Her last wish is respected and her daughter's wreath is moved to Westminster Abbey to lie on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
queen • prince • princess • elizabeth • charles
Queen Starts Commonwealth Baton Relay
The Queen starts a 63,000 mile baton relay from Buckingham Palace which will end at the new Manchester sports stadium on 26 July with the opening of the XVII Commonwealth Games. First stop: Canada! Travelsleuth's tips and hotel recommendations for Manchester and Leeds.
queen • buckingham • palace • westminster • abbey
The Queen starts a 63,000 mile baton relay from Buckingham Palace which will end at the new Manchester sports stadium on 26 July with the opening of the XVII Commonwealth Games. First stop: Canada! Travelsleuth's tips and hotel recommendations for Manchester and Leeds.
queen • buckingham • palace • westminster • abbey
The Coronation of Edward II
Edward II's coronation was a major fiasco as the nobility deplored Piers Gaveston's organisational skills. It affected the Anglo-French alliance at the time.
edward ii of england • isabella of france • coronations-england • westminster abbey • piers gaveston
Edward II's coronation was a major fiasco as the nobility deplored Piers Gaveston's organisational skills. It affected the Anglo-French alliance at the time.
edward ii of england • isabella of france • coronations-england • westminster abbey • piers gaveston
The Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster stands on the north bank of the River Thames in London. It is the seat of both Houses of the UK Government, the House of Lords and the House of
house of commons • house of lords • palace of westminster • sir winston churchill • king charles i
The Palace of Westminster stands on the north bank of the River Thames in London. It is the seat of both Houses of the UK Government, the House of Lords and the House of
house of commons • house of lords • palace of westminster • sir winston churchill • king charles i
Two Operas on Lord Byron
Operas on Lord Byron and His Love Letter, one composed by V. Thomson and another, by R. De Banfield. Opera plot synopses, character roles, and other information.
operas on lord byron • virgil thomson lord byron • lord byron's love letter by raffaello de banfield • lord byron first performance • lord byron librettist
Operas on Lord Byron and His Love Letter, one composed by V. Thomson and another, by R. De Banfield. Opera plot synopses, character roles, and other information.
operas on lord byron • virgil thomson lord byron • lord byron's love letter by raffaello de banfield • lord byron first performance • lord byron librettist
King Henry III 1216-1272
The early years of Henry's reign were transitional, the latter years turbulent and the final years tranquil.
henry iii • king henry iii • king edward i • edward i • medieval
The early years of Henry's reign were transitional, the latter years turbulent and the final years tranquil.
henry iii • king henry iii • king edward i • edward i • medieval
St. Edward's Chair
For centuries British monarchs have sat on St. Edward's chair during coronation. This legendary chair has been the symbol of British monarchy since the 14th century.
st. edward's chair • king edward's chair • saint edward's chair • coronation chair • british coronation chair
For centuries British monarchs have sat on St. Edward's chair during coronation. This legendary chair has been the symbol of British monarchy since the 14th century.
st. edward's chair • king edward's chair • saint edward's chair • coronation chair • british coronation chair
Visit the Hidden Side of London
London offers many lesser-known visitor attractions including Ghelsea Physic and Kensington Roof Gardens, the Kyoto Garden and Westminster Abbey College Garden.
hiddden london • london’s best-kept secret tourist spots • chelsea physic garden • kensington roof gardens • sir john soane museum
London offers many lesser-known visitor attractions including Ghelsea Physic and Kensington Roof Gardens, the Kyoto Garden and Westminster Abbey College Garden.
hiddden london • london’s best-kept secret tourist spots • chelsea physic garden • kensington roof gardens • sir john soane museum
Westminster Cathedral - London
The Cathedral of the Precious Blood has mosaics by Boris Anrep, sculptures by Giacomo Manzù, carvings by Eric Gill and marble decoration by its architect, J F Bentley.
westminster cathedral • cathedral of the precious blood • westminster cathedral's early history • inside westminster cathedral • st edward's bell tower
The Cathedral of the Precious Blood has mosaics by Boris Anrep, sculptures by Giacomo Manzù, carvings by Eric Gill and marble decoration by its architect, J F Bentley.
westminster cathedral • cathedral of the precious blood • westminster cathedral's early history • inside westminster cathedral • st edward's bell tower
The Princes In The Tower
Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York, are best-known in history as "the Princes in the Tower" since the 15th Century. Their deaths still remain a great mystery.
the princes in the tower • edward v • richard duke of york • tower of london • richard iii
Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York, are best-known in history as "the Princes in the Tower" since the 15th Century. Their deaths still remain a great mystery.
the princes in the tower • edward v • richard duke of york • tower of london • richard iii
Anne of Cleves
Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves to form a new alliance after relations between England, France and the Holy Roman Empire deteriorated. They divorced six months later.
henry viii • wife anne of cleves • german alliance • painter hans holbein • thomas cromwell
Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves to form a new alliance after relations between England, France and the Holy Roman Empire deteriorated. They divorced six months later.
henry viii • wife anne of cleves • german alliance • painter hans holbein • thomas cromwell
Arbella Stuart
Arbella Stuart suffered from Porphyria and lived during turbulent times. She longed to marry, but she was prevented from doing so. Arbella was too close to the throne.
arbella stuart • first lady of the court • porphyria • margaret countess of lennox • bess of hardwick
Arbella Stuart suffered from Porphyria and lived during turbulent times. She longed to marry, but she was prevented from doing so. Arbella was too close to the throne.
arbella stuart • first lady of the court • porphyria • margaret countess of lennox • bess of hardwick
Easy Access Europe by Rick Steves
Rick Steves' Easy Access Europe is an excellent guidebook to some of Europe's most frequently visited places, with plenty of advice about accessibility.
rick steves • ken plattner • easy access europe • accessible europe guidebook • accessible london
Rick Steves' Easy Access Europe is an excellent guidebook to some of Europe's most frequently visited places, with plenty of advice about accessibility.
rick steves • ken plattner • easy access europe • accessible europe guidebook • accessible london
Elizabeth Wydville In Sanctuary
Elizabeth Wydville's story continues. She faces danger during the Readeption of Henry VI. (She is usually known as Elizabeth Woodville in history books.)
elizabeth woodville • readeption of henry vi • queen-consort of edward iv • westminster abbey • biography
Elizabeth Wydville's story continues. She faces danger during the Readeption of Henry VI. (She is usually known as Elizabeth Woodville in history books.)
elizabeth woodville • readeption of henry vi • queen-consort of edward iv • westminster abbey • biography
Elizabeth Wydville Queen-Dowager
Elizabeth Wydville becomes Queen-Dowager when her eldest daughter married Henry VII.
elizabeth woodville queen-dowager • daughter elizabeth of york • henry vii of england • biography • st george's chapel windsor
Elizabeth Wydville becomes Queen-Dowager when her eldest daughter married Henry VII.
elizabeth woodville queen-dowager • daughter elizabeth of york • henry vii of england • biography • st george's chapel windsor
Henry VII (1485-1509)
Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.
henry vii • wars of the roses • pembroke castle • edmund tudor • lady margaret beaufort
Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.
henry vii • wars of the roses • pembroke castle • edmund tudor • lady margaret beaufort
History of London: Covent Garden
Aristocracy and commerce collided to make an urban playground out of a peaceful pasture in the 17th century, but the market was there first, in Saxon London.
history of london • history of covent garden • covent garden market • italianate piazza • inigo jones
Aristocracy and commerce collided to make an urban playground out of a peaceful pasture in the 17th century, but the market was there first, in Saxon London.
history of london • history of covent garden • covent garden market • italianate piazza • inigo jones
London Favorites Pt 2 Millennium Series 27
London Favourite places part two encompasses visits to my favorite galleries, churches, landmarks including the new London Eye, observation wheel. It also features shopping at Harrods and Street Markets, Hyde Park Speakers Corner and Kew Gardens. It is a taste of London's eclectic buffet of things to do and see. Please join me. ME
free london attractions • portabello rd • petticoat lane • london dungeons • madame tussaud waxworks
London Favourite places part two encompasses visits to my favorite galleries, churches, landmarks including the new London Eye, observation wheel. It also features shopping at Harrods and Street Markets, Hyde Park Speakers Corner and Kew Gardens. It is a taste of London's eclectic buffet of things to do and see. Please join me. ME
free london attractions • portabello rd • petticoat lane • london dungeons • madame tussaud waxworks
London's Main Attractions
London is vast and has many interesting sights. This article will focus on the more important ones enabling the first time visitor to prioritize what to see.
london • sites • tower of london • thetower of london • london tower bridge
London is vast and has many interesting sights. This article will focus on the more important ones enabling the first time visitor to prioritize what to see.
london • sites • tower of london • thetower of london • london tower bridge
Lord Louis Mountbatten
British naval officer Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the Japanese surrender during World War II. He was the last Viceroy of India, and also mentor to Prince Charles.
dickie • father prince louis of battenberg marquis of milfo • mother princess victoria of hesse • frogmore house windsor • grand duchess marie
British naval officer Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the Japanese surrender during World War II. He was the last Viceroy of India, and also mentor to Prince Charles.
dickie • father prince louis of battenberg marquis of milfo • mother princess victoria of hesse • frogmore house windsor • grand duchess marie
Marble in Westminster Cathedral
Westminster Cathedral is decorated with marble from all over the world, possibly as many as 126 different types in almost as many different colours.
st george • john francis bentley • eric gill • stations of the cross • santa sophia
Westminster Cathedral is decorated with marble from all over the world, possibly as many as 126 different types in almost as many different colours.
st george • john francis bentley • eric gill • stations of the cross • santa sophia
Poets' Corner by John Lithgow
John Lithgow's Poets' Corner is the one-and-only poetry book for the whole family.
poets' corner • john lithgow • westminster abbey • henry wadsworth longfellow • geoffrey chaucer
John Lithgow's Poets' Corner is the one-and-only poetry book for the whole family.
poets' corner • john lithgow • westminster abbey • henry wadsworth longfellow • geoffrey chaucer
Red Poppies for Remembrance
Red Poppies for Remembrance. Britain and the Commonwealth join The Queen at the London Cenotaph on Armistice Day, 11 November, to pay tribute to all who fell in two world wars and armed conflicts around the world, and the innocent dead of 11 September. <B>Updated 7 March, 2002.</B>
connoisseurs • england • britain royal • george v • queen
Red Poppies for Remembrance. Britain and the Commonwealth join The Queen at the London Cenotaph on Armistice Day, 11 November, to pay tribute to all who fell in two world wars and armed conflicts around the world, and the innocent dead of 11 September. <B>Updated 7 March, 2002.</B>
connoisseurs • england • britain royal • george v • queen
Scotland's Fight For Independence
William Wallace won a dramatic victory against the English in 1297. The English army were annihilated. Robert the Bruce continued fighting for independence.
william wallace • robert the bruce • independence • alexander iii • margaret the maid of norway
William Wallace won a dramatic victory against the English in 1297. The English army were annihilated. Robert the Bruce continued fighting for independence.
william wallace • robert the bruce • independence • alexander iii • margaret the maid of norway
Snowdon and Margaret: Inside a Royal Marriage
Princess Margaret's and Lord Snowdon's lives are under the microscope in a documentary about their tumultuous marriage and scandalous divorce.
tony armstrong-jones lord snowdon • princess margaret • royal wedding • westminster abbey • swinging sixties
Princess Margaret's and Lord Snowdon's lives are under the microscope in a documentary about their tumultuous marriage and scandalous divorce.
tony armstrong-jones lord snowdon • princess margaret • royal wedding • westminster abbey • swinging sixties
The Coronation of Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I's Coronation was a grand spectacle intimately involving her subjects where she combined grandeur with the common touch. It was also a personal success.
coronation elizabeth i of england • mary i • london • westminster abbey • tower of london
Elizabeth I's Coronation was a grand spectacle intimately involving her subjects where she combined grandeur with the common touch. It was also a personal success.
coronation elizabeth i of england • mary i • london • westminster abbey • tower of london
The Life of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist who wrote many great works including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations.
charles dickens • english novelist • portsmouth • hampshire • england
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist who wrote many great works including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations.
charles dickens • english novelist • portsmouth • hampshire • england
The Royal Month: March
The Travelsleuth's monthly diary of events for March. Page 1: the Royal Month - Buckingham Palace Golden Jubilee news. Open air concerts in the Palace gardens. Commemoratives on sale.
royal royalty • queen • duke • edinburgh • prince
The Travelsleuth's monthly diary of events for March. Page 1: the Royal Month - Buckingham Palace Golden Jubilee news. Open air concerts in the Palace gardens. Commemoratives on sale.
royal royalty • queen • duke • edinburgh • prince
The Saddest Spot on Earth
Murders, imprisonments, beheadings - there was no shortage of horrors committed in England's Tower of London, and there is no shortage of myths, either. See for yourself what lengths some people would go to for power and wealth.
henry iii • richard iii • king edward iv • sir thomas more • tower of london
Murders, imprisonments, beheadings - there was no shortage of horrors committed in England's Tower of London, and there is no shortage of myths, either. See for yourself what lengths some people would go to for power and wealth.
henry iii • richard iii • king edward iv • sir thomas more • tower of london
Top Ten Cathedrals and Abbeys
Religious buildings are among the main tourist attractions.
cathedral • basilica • abbey • church • notre dame
Religious buildings are among the main tourist attractions.
cathedral • basilica • abbey • church • notre dame
Visit London to Live History
London is always a pleasure to visit to discover new sites or revisit the traditional ones. Throughout the year the visitor will enjoy the museums, theatres and views.
london • westminster abbey • the houses of parliament • samuel johnson • st paul’s cathedral
London is always a pleasure to visit to discover new sites or revisit the traditional ones. Throughout the year the visitor will enjoy the museums, theatres and views.
london • westminster abbey • the houses of parliament • samuel johnson • st paul’s cathedral
Eleanor of Castile
Eleanor of Castile saved the life of one of England's greatest warrior kings, bore him more than twelve children and was one of the first female landowners.
eleanor of castile • queen eleanor of castile • edward 1 • king edward 1 • infanta of castile
Eleanor of Castile saved the life of one of England's greatest warrior kings, bore him more than twelve children and was one of the first female landowners.
eleanor of castile • queen eleanor of castile • edward 1 • king edward 1 • infanta of castile
Henry Purcell, Life and Works
Biography of Henry Purcell, considered greatest English composer before Elgar, known for Sonata no. 9 in F, The Golden Sonata.
henry purcell • purcell life and work • biography of purcell • purcell opera dido and aeneas • purcell the golden sonata
Biography of Henry Purcell, considered greatest English composer before Elgar, known for Sonata no. 9 in F, The Golden Sonata.
henry purcell • purcell life and work • biography of purcell • purcell opera dido and aeneas • purcell the golden sonata
Charles Darwin (1809 to 1882)
Naturalist Charles Darwin is an important figure in the history of paleontology.
charles darwin • evolution • origin of species • descent of man • alfred russel wallace
Naturalist Charles Darwin is an important figure in the history of paleontology.
charles darwin • evolution • origin of species • descent of man • alfred russel wallace
Sightseeing London with the Kids
Ten family friendly ideas to tour London the capital of England for free. Sightseeing London to take in Parliament, royal pageantry, royal parks, museums and playgrounds.
london • kids london • free • sightseeing london • capital of england
Ten family friendly ideas to tour London the capital of England for free. Sightseeing London to take in Parliament, royal pageantry, royal parks, museums and playgrounds.
london • kids london • free • sightseeing london • capital of england
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