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Westminster Abbey is a huge church in London. It used to be for Monks but now they have changed it so it also a Museum, a school and many other things.

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It is one of the oldest building in London. Also it was founded by Edward the Confessor.

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It is primarily a house of worship, like any church or cathedral. It is also the location for coronations, weddings of the prominent, funerals of the prominent.

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Many famous people are buried there.

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Westminster Abbey


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Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral.


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Lawrence Edward Tanner has written: 'Unknown Westminster Abbey' -- subject(s): Westminster Abbey 'Westminster School' -- subject(s): Westminster School 'The history of the coronation' 'The abbot's house and deanery of Westminster Abbey' 'The history and treasures of Westminster Abbey' -- subject(s): Westminster Abbey 'Westminster Abbey'


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St Pauls Cathedral and Westminster Cathedral (not to be confused with Westminster Abbey).


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Poet's Corner is in Westminster Abbey and is so named because many famous poets and writers are buried in that part of the Abbey.


Is Westminster abbey episcopalian?

Westminster Abbey is High Anglican


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Because it's an abbey and it used to be in the City of Westminster which is now within London.


Where did the coronation take place?

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was held in the Abbey Church of St. Peter, Westminster (Westminster Abbey) on 2nd June 1953


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They are in the grounds of the Abbey.


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How does Westminster Abbey worship?

Westminster Abbey, is an Anglican, Christian Church.


What has the author Herbert Francis Westlake written?

Herbert Francis Westlake has written: 'The story of Westminster Abbey' -- subject(s): Westminster Abbey 'The new guide to Westminster Abbey' -- subject(s): Westminster Abbey