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Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey is a royal property and is not subject to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Here, for centuries, monarchs were crowned, married, and then were buried. Tomb of Newton and Darwin, Thackeray and Burns, Milton and Chaucer, Dickens and Shakespeare, Handel and Purcell, Disraeli and Chamberlain. Unique monument architecture, which has changed its appearance many times, but always retained its charm. The building was built for about 1000 years, so you can find traces of almost all the stylistic shades of Gothic in it. The history of Westminster Abbey begins in 1052, when Edward the Confessor laid the foundation. The building was originally built in the Romanesque style. The first major rebuilding dates back to 1220, when Henry III built the chapel of Our Lady and reconstructed the abbey, giving it a Gothic look. In 1502, the Chapel of Our Lady was built. The chapel is magnificent: fan arches, stained-glass windows, 107 statues of saints are located in niches.

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Landmarks in London - Challenge Question: Core Question: Why is London considered unique? At the top of the 145-foot-tall column is the figure of Admiral Nelson. A look at London. London Attractions. Trafalgar Square (Trafalgar Square). Paul's Cathedral (St. Paul's Cathedral). Westminster Abbey (Westminster Abbey) is the place of coronation of English monarchs.

"The Cathedrals of London" - In the 9th century, London, once again a thriving center of trade, becomes the prey of the Vikings. The famous choir can be heard in the cathedral. Until the 11th century, the city was ruled by the Normans, the Vikings, or the English. London is the capital of the UK, Great Britain and England. The Houses of Parliament. The triple dome of the cathedral (height 120m) is an integral part of the skyline of London.

"Museums of London" - London National Gallery. Public lesson in the 5th grade of the English teacher Eliseeva Natalya Gennadievna. Victoria and Albert Museum. William Shakespeare's house. The highest point is Ben Nevis in Scotland (1343 m). total area countries 244.1 thousand sq. km. Sherlock Holmes Museum (Sherlock Holmes Museum).

"London in the UK" - The Tower. England Scotland Ireland Wales. Keepers of the royal treasury guard the famous jewels of the British Empire. The capital is the city of London. Tentatively, you can enjoy an informative seventy-minute excursion during September. Big Ben. Guard. Big Ben, the voice of London, has been showing the exact time since 1859.

"London Palaces" - Saunhenge. Big Ben. The city is also famous for its many ancient palaces and churches, which store the national shrines of the English people. Rochester Castle Description: Rochester Castle is located in the city of the same name in Kent.

Westminster Abbey,
cathedral church of st.
Petra - one
of the main shrines
England, located
in the London area
Westminster. This gothic
church - traditional
coronation site
and burial places of British
monarchs. Together
with a nearby church
Saint Margaret's Abbey
included in the list
world heritage
UNESCO.

Base.

According to ancient legend, the temple was founded in 616.
at the place where the ordinary fisherman had a vision
Saint Peter. In the 960s or early 970s Saint
Dunstan, with the assistance of King Edgar, founded
here is the center of the Benedictine monks.
Stone Abbey was built around 10451050 by King Edward the Confessor. Temple
consecrated December 28, 1065, only a week before
death of the king. Coronation of successor, Harold II,
was the last before the Norman invasion.
Later in 1245 the cathedral was rebuilt by Henry III.

The abbey became the venue
coronations of the Norman kings, and neither
the monarch was not buried here until Henry III
rebuilt the cathedral as a temple in honor of Edward
Confessor and actually worthy
monarch, burial place, in Anglo-Franco
gothic style with high gothic
nave in England. Work continued between
1245-1517 and was mostly completed
architect Henry Yevel for the king
Richard II.

Place of coronation.

Flag of Westminster Abbey.

December 28, 1065 - Westminster Abbey is founded in London.

December 28, 1065 was
completed construction
Church of St. Peter, which became
foundation of Westminster
abbeys. On this day the church
was illuminated. Abbey
opened in February 1066.
Subsequently, it became the place
coronation of all British
monarchs. First
crowned here
became crowned in 1066
Wilgelm the conqueror. IN
Abbey found eternal shelter
many prominent Englishmen:
kings, writers, scientists,
musicians.

Shape of Westminster Abbey.

Architectural
Westminster Abbey
has a Latin form
cross, elongated
from the eastern edge of the chapel
Henry VII built
in 1503–1519 in the style
Tudor. Today this chapel
called the Chapel of the Order
Baths established
Henry IV c. 1399.
The length of the temple with a chapel -
156 m, width of the main
and side aisles - 22 m,
temple height - 31 m,
the height of the towers is 69 m.

The only original Romanesque image that survives in the Abbey is the Bayeux Tapestry.

The only original image in
Romanesque style, preserved in the Abbey,
is the Bayeux tapestry.

Before the 19th century...

Until the 19th century Westminster was the third scientific
the third center in England, after Oxford and
Cambridge. It was here back in 1611
translated the first third of the King James Bible
from the Old Testament and the last second
half of the New Testament. In the twentieth century New
The English Bible was also compiled in
Westminster Abbey.

Westminster Abbey layout.

Interior decoration.

Outdoor decoration.

graves, headstone

Grave of Mary Stuart
at Westminster
abbey.

Gravestone.

Among the tombstones of English work stand out
with their splendor and skill of execution, those that
located next to the altar. They are brought to an end
XIII - the beginning of the XIV century. Here, above the sarcophagi,
high stone canopies rise,
echoing the forms of Gothic architecture of this
period. Lancet arches, buttresses, turrets,
niches with sculptures placed in them - all
richly carved in the form of a stylized
floral ornament and creates an impressive
decorative effect.

It is well known that a number of
tombstones was executed by London
masters, the appearance of the dead, as
as a general rule, but
clothes are usually treated very
in detail. In a number of cases there are
expressive portrait
images, sometimes bearing
unique character.

Statues adorn the western entrance to Westminster Abbey.

Monument.

Monuments of later eras occupied the western
part of the building and transepts. Hundreds of headstones and
memorial statues, busts, medallions, figures in
growth and monumental compositions in marble
crowded along the walls in several rows and tiers. IN
during the XVII-XIX centuries, when the circle of those who
who received the right to be immortalized in
Westminster Abbey, monuments piled up
so much so that they often obscure the perspective,
disrupting the artistic effect to which
the building was calculated. Many historical
events and human destinies stands behind tombstones
Westminster.

During the Second World War, aerial bombs hit the abbey building twice, but by a lucky chance they did not damage the building.

During World War II, the abbey building
air bombs hit twice, but by happy
they did not cause significant damage to the structure
damage

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Westminster Abbey is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the world. Official name- Saint Paul's Cathedral. Westminster Abbey is located in the heart of London, in Westminster. It was built in the 10th century under the auspices of King Edgar to replace several already dilapidated churches. It was later rebuilt (under King Edward) in the Norman style. In 1065 Westminster Abbey was consecrated. Even then, the cathedral began to be used as a tomb. The tomb of King Edward is located behind the main altar in the chapel, which is called the Tomb of the Confessor. In the future, the English rulers continued to expand and decorate Westminster Abbey. Basically, the abbey received the features of today's building in 1245-1269 under Henry III, and the current size and appearance in the middle of the 15th century. After this time, Westminster Abbey changed little, only in 1740 2 towers were added to it.

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Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, English kings and queens have been crowned here on the coronation chair. In addition, the ashes of many English monarchs, as well as many prominent personalities of the English past - cultural, military and political - are kept within the walls of the Abbey.

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If you look at Westminster Abbey from a bird's eye view, you can see that it has the shape of a Latin cross, elongated on the east side by the chapel of Henry VII. It was built between 1503 and 1519 in the Tudor (perpendicular) style. In modern times, it is considered the chapel of the Order of the Bath, which Henry IV established in 1399. The size of Westminster Abbey is quite large. The total length (including the chapel) is 156 meters, while the length of the transept is 62 meters. The width of the main and side aisles is 22 m, the width of the transept is 26 m. The height of the temple is 31 m, the towers rise to a height of 69 m. Chapel of Henry VII. It was built between 1503 and 1519 in the Tudor (perpendicular) style. In modern times, it is considered the chapel of the Order of the Bath, which Henry IV established in 1399. The size of Westminster Abbey is quite large. The total length (including the chapel) is 156 meters, while the length of the transept is 62 meters. The width of the main and side aisles is 22 m, the width of the transept is 26 m. The height of the temple is 31 m, the towers rise to a height of 69 m.

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Cathedral Church of St. Peter at Westminster, almost always called Westminster abbey - gothic church in the city of Westminster (London), to the west of the palace of Westminster. Built with breaks with 1245 in 1745 years, but the shape keeps gothic. The traditional place of coronation of the monarchs of the united kingdom and the graves of the monarchs of England. Along with the nearby church of St. Margaret abbey given the status of the World heritage.

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With their identical square towers and openwork arches of the ancient abbey in the English gothic style is one of the brightest examples of the medieval church architecture. But for the English it is much more: it is a sanctuary of the nation, a symbol of everything, for which he fought and are fighting the british, and here is the place, where was crowned by a big part of the rulers of the country, many of whom are buried here.

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Edward the Confessor was founded the benedictine abbey in 1065 in this place, overlooking the square of the Parliament. Presumably, the first king of england, who was crowned here, Harold was in January 1066. Defeated him at the battle of Hastings William the Conqueror was crowned here in the same year, and the first record in the abbey witnessed it. The traditions of the coronation survived till our times. Early English gothic structure of the building of the abbey in the greater degree is liable to Henry III, than any of the other rulers, although many architects, including TO. Rehn, have made their contribution to the appearance of the abbey.

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Westminster Abbey, Collegiate Church of St. Petra, one of the main shrines of England, located in the London area of ​​Westminster. This Gothic church is the traditional coronation and burial place of British monarchs. Together with the nearby Church of St. Margaret, the abbey is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Base. According to ancient legend, the temple was founded in 616 on the spot where a vision of St. Peter appeared to an ordinary fisherman. In the 960s or early 970s, Saint Dunstan, with the assistance of King Edgar, founded a center of Benedictine monks here. Stone Abbey was built near King Edward the Confessor. The temple was consecrated on December 28, 1065, only a week before the death of the king. The coronation of a successor, Harold II, was the last before the Norman invasion. Later in 1245 the cathedral was rebuilt by Henry III.

The abbey became the site of the coronations of the Norman kings, and no monarch was buried here until Henry III rebuilt the cathedral as a temple in honor of Edward the Confessor and, in fact, worthy of a monarch, an Anglo-French Gothic burial site with a high Gothic nave in England. Work continued between and was mostly completed by the architect Henry Yevel for King Richard II.

December 28, 1065 Westminster Abbey is founded in London. On December 28, 1065, the construction of St. Peter's Church was completed, which became the basis of Westminster Abbey. That day the church was lit. The abbey opened in February 1066. Subsequently, it became the place of coronation of all British monarchs. William the Conqueror was the first to be crowned here in 1066. Many prominent Englishmen found eternal shelter in the abbey: kings, writers, scientists, musicians.

Shape of Westminster Abbey. Architecturally, Westminster Abbey has the shape of a Latin cross, extended from the eastern edge by the Henry VII Chapel, built in 1503-1519 in the Tudor style. Today this chapel is called the chapel of the Order of the Bath, founded by Henry IV in the year. The length of the temple with the chapel is 156 m, the width of the main and side aisles is 22 m, the height of the temple is 31 m, the height of the towers is 69 m.

Until the 19th century ... Until the 19th century. Westminster was the third scientific center in England, after Oxford and Cambridge. It was here that back in 1611 the first third of the King James Bible from the Old Testament and the last second half of the New Testament were translated. In the twentieth century The New English Bible was also compiled in Westminster Abbey.

Among the tombstones of English work, those near the altar stand out for their pomp and craftsmanship. They are attributed to the end of the XIII beginning of the XIV century. Here, above the sarcophagi, high stone canopies rise, echoing the forms of Gothic architecture of this period. Lancet arches, buttresses, turrets, niches with sculptures placed in them are all richly decorated with carvings in the form of a stylized floral ornament and create an impressive decorative effect.

It is known for certain that a number of tombstones were executed by London masters. The appearance of the dead, as a rule, is conveyed in a generalized way, but the clothes are usually interpreted in great detail. In a number of cases, there are expressive portrait images, sometimes of a unique character.
23 Monuments of later eras occupied western part buildings and transepts. Hundreds of tombstones and memorial statues, busts, medallions, full-length figures and monumental compositions in marble crowd along the walls in several rows and tiers. During the 1890s, when the circle of those who received the right to be immortalized in Westminster Abbey expanded, so many monuments accumulated that they often obscure the perspective, violating the artistic effect for which the building was designed. Many historical events and human destinies are behind the tombstones of Westminster.