westminster abbey
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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 PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Marianne Voika11B
October 2009
Location
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
Westminster Abbey is: a) a royal cathedral. b) a royal church. c) a royal museum.
Cathedral Was built in 11th century Gothic cathedral Great spiritual value for British
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
Art Brasses Wall paintings Cosmati pavement
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
St Margaret’s church history Established by monks Dedicated to Saint Margaret Final part was built in the 11th
century
St Margaret’s church
Special services Seremons
Gardens The Garth The Little Cloister The Collage Garden
Pictures Cathedral
Pictures
Pictures
Saint Margaret’s Church
Links http://www.travelgrove.com http://www.westminster-abbey.org http://www.britannica.com