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 ...

Ptolemy Dean Architects has added a star-shaped tower to London's Westminster Abbey, the most significant addition to the building since 1745. Standing at seven stories tall, the £23 million Weston ...

King Charles III's Coronation ceremony on Saturday, May 6th took place at Westminster Abbey in London, one of the oldest and most significant buildings in the UK. It has been the location of 39 ...

Road trips with children often involve the challenge of making history engaging rather than boring. Historic churches, with their towering spires and ancient stories, offer perfect opportunities to ...

Westminster Palace, rebuilt from the year 1840 on the site of important medieval remains, is a fine example of neo-Gothic architecture. The site – which also comprises the small medieval Church of ...

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Westminster Palace, rebuilt from the year 1840 on the site of important medieval remains, is a fine example of neo-Gothic architecture. The site – which also comprises the small medieval Church of ...