Westminster Abbey Secret Attic

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Westminster abbey secret attic.

Westminster abbey formally titled the collegiate church of saint peter at westminster is a large mainly gothic abbey church in the city of westminster london england just to the west of the palace of westminster it is one of the united kingdom s most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for english and later british monarchs. And it s packed full of treasures. Throughout its history westminster has embodied stories of power struggles and tradition. The galleries are 16 metres 52 feet above the floor.

Dates and times will be released one month in advance. Westminster abbey receives more attention than any church in the uk. The film includes a trip up into the abbey s triforium an elevated gallery or attic which is being transformed into a new museum and gallery. One of westminster abbey s best kept secrets is about to be revealed.

For the first time in 700 years visitors will be able to explore the abbey s large hidden attic which has never been open to. A secret attic room in london s westminster abbey has opened to the public for the first time in 700 years. The abbey s secret upper realm part of its 13th century remodelling by henry iii is being transformed at a cost of 19m. Westminster abbey today releases a drone film for world architecture day 2nd october 2017 which shows one of the world s most iconic buildings as it has never been seen before.

Welcome back to the abbey. Westminster abbey s secrets in the attic to go on display. Westminster abbey plans to open up secret attic this article is more than 11 years old architects weigh up how to ferry tourists up to the best view in europe. We have made some changes to keep you safe when you visit.

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