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Marianne Voika 11B. Westminster Abbey. October 2009. Location. History. M ore than a thousand years of history Was built in 1245-1745 The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 Establisted by Henry III in 1245. Westminster Abbey is:. a) a royal cathedral. b) a royal church. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Marianne Voika11B

October 2009

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Location

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History More than a thousand years of

history Was built in 1245-1745 The Abbey has been the

coronation church since 1066 Establisted by Henry III in 1245

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Westminster Abbey is: a) a royal cathedral. b) a royal church. c) a royal museum.

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Cathedral Was built in 11th century Gothic cathedral Great spiritual value for British

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Church Ceremonies of national

significance Legend: Sabreht founded a

church on a small island in the River Thames

In 1245 the present abbey church in Gothic style

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Art Brasses Wall paintings Cosmati pavement

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Music and the choir Renowned worldwide as one of

the finest choir 30 boys and 12 proffesional

adult singers Directed by James O’Donnell Choir school

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St Margaret’s church history Established by monks Dedicated to Saint Margaret Final part was built in the 11th

century

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St Margaret’s church

Special services Seremons

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Gardens The Garth The Little Cloister The Collage Garden

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Pictures Cathedral

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Pictures

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Pictures

Saint Margaret’s Church

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Links http://www.travelgrove.com http://www.westminster-abbey.org http://www.britannica.com