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History of Westminster Abbey
An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey also presents a unique pageant of British history – the shrine of St Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, ...
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St Edward the Confessor and Westminster Abbey
Explore the relationship between St Edward the Confessor and Westminster Abbey with the source-led lesson, designed to last for one hour. KS4 and Post-16 pupils will examine historical sources and ...
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Westminster Abbey has silk bag made from same material in Charlemagne’s burial shroud
A silk bag housed in Westminster Abbey was made from the same material ... “This cloth is attached to a document relating to the shrine of Edward the Confessor, a royal saint, and the shroud ...
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Ahead of King Charles’ coronation, examining Westminster Abbey’s ties to British royalty
Westminster Abbey, the setting for King Charles III’s coronation, has been paramount for Britain’s royal family for nearly a millennium. In the 1040s, King Edward the Confessor built a stone ...