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What Westminster Abbey is famous for?
It is famous for marrying all the royals, such as the recent Kate Middleton and Prince William.
Why did Henry VIII close Westminster Abbey?
Henry VIII is one of the most well known Monarchs of all time. He closed the famous Westminster Abbey because he dissolved the monastery that it housed.
Is the Westminster a Catholic or Anglican church?
Both, Westminster Cathedral is the Catholic Cathedral for the diocese and Westminster Abbey, which was stolen from the Church by Henry VIII is now an Anglican worship center..Answer. Westminster Abbey is an Anglican church, Westminster Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church. Westminster Abbey was originally a Catholic church/monastery started by the Benedictine Monks. In 1539 the Catholic monks were thrown out. In 1556 Queen Mary restored them to their rightful place. In 1556 Queen Elizabeth (who was never the true inheritor of the throne) threw the monks out again and made the abbey Protestant..
Where were henry viii's children's bodies buried?
Mary I, Elizabeth I and Edward VI are all buried in Westminster Abbey London.
What religion is Westminster Abbey?
Roman Catholic AnswerWestminster Abbey was built by the Catholic Church and was Catholic up until Henry VIII broke from Rome. While he was evicting all the religious from their monasteries and stealing them, he also stole our Churches, Rectories, Schools, etc. and kept them for the government. Currently Westminster Abbey is still protestant Church of England, the current Cathedral is Westminster Cathedral which is the Catholic Church.
Where do all English monarchy get married?
The majority of them get married in Westminster Abby as did Prince William and Kate Middleton did on 29 April 2011
Are all. The Bronte sisters buried at Westminster?
No, none of the Bronte sisters are buried at Westminster Abbey. Charlotte Bronte is buried in the churchyard of St. Michael and All Angels in Haworth, Emily Bronte in the churchyard of St. Michael and All Angels in Haworth, and Anne Bronte in St. Mary's Churchyard in Scarborough.
What are the main world heritage sites in London?
London has 4 World Heritage sites. They are all cultural sites. They are Royal Botanical Gardens, the Tower of London, Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including St. Margaret's Church and Maritime Greenwich.
Who has been buried in Westminster Abbey?
Many people have been buried in Westminster Abbey (formally known as The Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster). Among these are monarchs/royals, and poets. For a complete list of who is buried there, try one or both of the following links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Burials_at_Westminster_Abbey http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Abbey#Buried
How many people showed up to princess dianas funeral?
The road was packed with crowds all the way from Kensington Palace to Westminster Abbey.
What do the Buckingham Palace The Tower of London and Westminster Abbey have in common?
All three are iconic landmarks located in London, England. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch, the Tower of London is a historic castle that has served various purposes over the years, and Westminster Abbey is a renowned Gothic church where royal weddings and coronations take place.
What is there to do in Westminster London?
It depends what you are looking for but Westminster has some of the best venues for tourists as well as events for locals or visitors who don't necessarily want to visit Big Ben, the houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace which are all nearby. Check the links below for Spoonfed, the London events website which allows you to search events by your location, and by interest. That way you can be sure to see the full listings for Westminster.
