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.

In anticipation of The Queen’s Jubilee Year, Country Life had the opportunity to photograph the majestic interiors of Westminster Abbey, our coronation church, amid the quiet of lockdown. In the first ...

Westminster Abbey is still a fully functioning church, so it's closed to the general public on Sunday (unless you're attending a service, of course). Otherwise, it's open Monday-Friday 9.30am-3 ...

Interior painting of Westminster Abbey on the Commemoration of Handel, 1793. Picture: Edward Edwards / Getty How old is Westminster Abbey? Important buildings on the site trace back to the 1000s. In ...

Interior detail of Westminster Abbey. Very little medieval glass remains at Westminster Abbey. There are 'rose' windows in both north and south transepts. Several windows are dedicated to notable ...

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

Westminster Abbey has also been a frequent venue for royal funerals and burials. Since the early 19th century, almost all British sovereigns have been buried at Windsor Castle, including Elizabeth II.

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.

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 ...

Interior detail of Westminster Abbey. Very little medieval glass remains at Westminster Abbey. There are 'rose' windows in both north and south transepts. Several windows are dedicated to notable ...