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Westminster Abbey

Sites

We've scoured the internet for more sites with more information on Westminster Abbey and the subjects we have covered.


Westminster Abbey

Official site of the Abbey, including history, visitor information, frequently asked questions and details of the Abbey tour.

The link address is: http://www.westminster-abbey.org/

Unknown Warrior

The story of how the tomb of the Unknown Warrior came to be at Westminster Abbey.

The link address is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/unknown_warrior.shtml

Dan Brown

Official site of the author of "The Da Vinci Code", featuring interviews with Dan Brown, and photos of locations in the book - including several nice shots of Westminster Abbey.

The link address is: http://www.danbrown.com/index.html

Dissolution of the Monasteries

Why did Henry VIII want to close the monasteries? When and how were they closed? What happened to the monks and nuns? Find out with this informative site.

The link address is: http://www.peterwestern.f9.co.uk/monasteries2.htm

Tomb Discovery

BBC news story about the discovery of the tomb of King Edward the Confessor, who reigned from 1042-1066.

The link address is: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4489842.stm