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Westminster Abbey has witnessed nearly a millennium of British history – but many rituals, like those at royal funerals, aren’t so old

(The Conversation) — A scholar of British history explains how the ornate church and its significance to the monarchy have changed over centuries. (The Conversation) — The royal funeral for Queen ...
BBC

Westminster Abbey's quest to save swifts

Anglo-Saxon London - or Lundenwic as it was known - was a much quieter place than the modern metropolis the capital is today, with a population of just 5-10,000 people. In 960, when Benedictine monks ...
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Prince William's Birthday Marked with Westminster Abbey Ringing Its Bells — Why the Honor Is So Rare

The Prince of Wales received the special honor and longtime royal tradition as he turned 41 on Wednesday Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images Prince William is ringing in his birthday! The Prince of ...
Westminster Abbey

Access the Abbey: British Sign Language tour

Discover the beautiful sights and fascinating stories of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users. Join British Sign Language guide Edward Richards for a tour of this ...
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Westminster Abbey has seen a millennium of British history, but many rituals, like those at royal funerals, aren’t so old

Despite their emphasis upon tradition, royal ceremonies have always been somewhat fluid and reflective of the politics of their day The royal funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on ...
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Westminster Abbey Has Witnessed Nearly a Millennium of British History – but Many Rituals, Like Those at Royal Funerals, Are More Modern

This article by Paul Hammer is republished here with permission from The Conversation. This content is shared here because the topic may interest Snopes readers; it does not, however, represent the ...