3 QUOTES WITH «WESTMINSTER ABBEY»
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Westminster Abbey.
On a very gloomy dismal day, just such a one as it ought to be, I went to see Westminster Abbey.
As I passed along the side walls of Westminster Abbey, I hardly saw any thing but marble monuments of great admirals, but which were all too much loaded with finery and ornaments, to make on me at least, the intended impression.
I mean, you can't walk down the aisle in Westminster Abbey in a strapless dress, it just won't happen - it has to suit the grandeur of that aisle, it's enormous.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WESTMINSTER ABBEY»
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Westminster Abbey in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Westminster Abbey and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Westminster Abbey: A thousand years of national pageantry
In a highly original book classicist and cultural historian Richard Jenkyns shows us how to look at this microcosm of history with new eyes.
Professor Richard Jenkyns, 2011
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
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Westminster Abbey: The Lady Chapel of Henry VII
An account of the history, architecture and monuments of the chapel, the final, exquisite flowering of the gothic style.
T. W. T. Tatton-Brown, Richard Mortimer, 2003
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Westminster Abbey and Its People, C.1050-c.1216
Detailed investigation into a transitional period of the Abbey's history, covering the whole community.
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Kingdom, power and glory: a historical guide to
Westminster ...
This lavishly illustrated historical guide to Westminster Abbey is a highly readable account of this great institution, which is central to the long history of Britain.
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Westminster Abbey: The Cosmati Pavements
The Cosmati work pavements in Westminster Abbey are very spectacular. The last book on the subject was published in 1991 but there has been a great deal of new work on the pavements since then.
Lindy Grant, Richard Mortimer, 2002
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The Royal Wedding: The Official
Westminster Abbey Souvenir
BRITISH & IRISH HISTORY. This stunning book is Westminster Abbey's official publication on the April 2011 Royal Wedding and is a unique and unrivalled souvenir to the momentous occasion.
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Brother William's Year: A Monk at
Westminster Abbey
An illustrated month-by-month diary of a Benedictine monk's year at Westminster Abbey in the Middle Ages describes how the monks forged their own tools, tended their gardens, and prayed within the monastery.
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
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The Funeral Effigies of
Westminster Abbey
The collection is also remarkable for its rare historical costumes, including Charles II's Garter robes, Nelson's hat, extraordinary Georgian paste jewellery, rare early silks and shoes, and probably the oldest stuffed bird in England.
Anthony Harvey, Richard Mortimer, 1994
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WESTMINSTER ABBEY»
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'Remembering Srebrenica' service at Westminister Abbey to mark 20 …
Some two thousand guests were set to convene on London's Westminster Abbey on Monday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
June 2, 1953: Millions watch on TV as Queen Elizabeth II is crowned …
The advent of air travel filled Westminster Abbey with representatives from all points of the compass. A total of 8,251 guests attended the ceremony, with status ... «BT.com, Jun 15»
VE Day memorial service: Queen lays wreath at Westminster Abbey
In Westminster Abbey, Princess Elizabeth, now our Queen, demonstrated that her service shows no sign of stopping, leading the congregation of veterans in a ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
The Queen will celebrate the 70th anniversary of VE Day at …
THE Queen is to attend a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey ... along with other senior members of the Royal Family at the Abbey on May 10 - two days ... «Express.co.uk, Apr 15»
David Attenborough reads brother Richard's opening Lords speech …
Stars have filled Westminster Abbey for a service in memory of actor and Oscar-winning film director Richard Attenborough. Film veteran Lord Attenborough, ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
The Queen marks Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey
On Monday, Her Majesty the Queen marked Commonwealth Day by sending out a message to the Commonwealth and attending the ceremony at Westminster ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
Candlelit service at Westminster Abbey an eerie metaphor for war's …
The candlelit service at Westminster Abbey marked Britain's last uneasy hour of peace before entering the first world war. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images. «The Guardian, Aug 14»
'For her comfort' The Queen pulls out of part of her duties at historic …
THE Queen's increasing frailty was laid bare today after she pulled out of part of her historic duties in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey. By Richard Palmer. «Express.co.uk, May 14»
Royals and Celebrities Attend Sir David Frost's Memorial Service at …
Sir David Frost's memorial service drew a who's who of actors, politicians, TV presenters and royalty to Westminster Abbey. There were readings by Sir Michael ... «International Business Times UK, Mar 14»
Nelson Mandela memorial service held at Westminster Abbey
A memorial service to celebrate the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela has taken place at Westminster Abbey in London. The service was ... «BBC News, Mar 14»
