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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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Who is buried in Westminster Abbey?
With a history which stretches all the way back to the 10th century, Westminster Abbey has stood ... In the 1040s, King Edward (later St Edward the Confessor) decided to place his palace by ...
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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 ...