Westminster Abbey was founded in 940 by Benedictine monks. ... The interior height of the Nave is 101 feet, 8 inches. The abbey can seat approximately 2,000 worshippers for regular services.

Interior view of Westminster Abbey from the 13th-century triforium. Set more than 52 feet above the abbey floor, it houses the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. (Frank Augstein/Associated Press) ...

Westminster Abbey. 15th century altarpiece by Bicci di Lorenzo, bequeathed to the Abbey by Viscount Lee of Fareham died 1947). Westminster Abbey The views of the Abbey’s interior from the ...

For nearly a thousand years, Westminster Abbey in London has played an important role in the British monarchy. The historic structure was founded by Benedictine monks in 960 AD and existed as a ...

The funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey in London, UK. It's a historical place, one with sentimental value to the Queen, who married Prince Philip there.

Westminster Abbey is one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions, but the vast majority of visitors have never seen its best feature: the view of the interior from the triforium, a space ...

Edward’s Westminster Abbey was replaced in the mid-1200s with the modern-day building, although the two great towers that now loom above the abbey were not added until the early 18th century.This ...

Rising above the Thames in London, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations since 1066 and the final resting place for royalty, authors, poets, statesmen and scientists.

Everything to know about Westminster Abbey, the historic church that's hosted royal coronations, weddings and funerals — including King Charles' May 6 coronation ...