London Episode 05 Westminster Abbey

A Christmas day coronation-and-riot in 1066, the weddings of Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria's coronation and Golden Jubilee, Westminster Abbey has seen them all.  Hear the story of its beginning, and tales from across the centuries of just some of the most talked-about events which took place there.  Find out too what you should look out for on a visit.

https://www.westminster-abbey.org/
https://www.visitlondon.com/

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