Westminster Abbey Burial Map

Westminster Abbey Burial Map. Westminster Tracing the Past Medieval Vaults Here are a few of them: Laurence Olivier, one of the greatest directors in history, whose work dominated the British stage in the 20th century.; George Freric Handel, one of Britain's greatest Baroque composers.; David Livingstone, a writer, explorer, physician, and missionary, who is famous. Include the name of a spouse, parent, child or sibling in your search

Books about Town launched in July with benches shaped like open books popping up all over London The Abbey is open at the following times for general admission: Mon: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Westminster Abbey Tombs Map

Some other famous figures are also buried at Westminster Abbey Peter's Abbey, Westminster Abbey was founded by Benedictine monks in 960 under the patronage of King Edgar the Peaceful (reigned 943 - 975) and St Henry III rebuilt Westminster Abbey in honour of the Royal Saint Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary and now lie in a burial vault beneath the 1268 Cosmati mosaic pavement, in front of the high altar

Westminster Abbey Tombs Map. Henry III rebuilt Westminster Abbey in honour of the Royal Saint Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary and now lie in a burial vault beneath the 1268 Cosmati mosaic pavement, in front of the high altar Starting with Edward the Confessor in 1066 until George II in 1760, most kings and queens of England have been buried at Westminster Abbey, with a few exceptions

Westminster Abbey Map Of Burials. Due of lack of space later monarchs were buried at St George's chapel, Windsor Castle or in the Frogmore mausoleum in the grounds. The Abbey is open at the following times for general admission: Mon: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm