Work on Westminster Abbey began in 1042 when the Saxon King, Edward the Confessor took the throne. A strong Christian, he devoted 10 per cent of his wealth to the building of what was originally known as the West Minster.

The original building was completed in 1065 and King Edward, later St Edward, was buried in it just ten days later. The Chapel of St Edward the Confessor (9) is today found in the east wing and it is considered by many to be the most sacred spot in the Abbey.

The Abbey is also historically very significant and it has strong ties with royalty. The first King to be crowned at the Abbey was William the Conqueror in 1066, and, with the exceptions of Kings Edward V (1483) and Edward VIII (1936), coronations have taken place there ever since. Since Henry III (1216-72), the Abbey has also been where most kings and queens have been buried.

Aside from its fabulous architecture and strong royal associations, there is a lot for tourists to see at Westminster Abbey. As a result huge numbers of visitors visit it each year, making it one of the most visited Christian churches in the world.

The main sites inside the Abbey that you should look for include the Coronation Chair (8), which dates from around 1300. This oak chair was the one that Edward I (1272-1307) sat in during his coronation and it has been used for most coronations since that date including Queen Elizabeth II's in 1953. The organ that was first played in the 1730s, the ornate altar built in 1897 (7) and the fabulous stained glass windows are also worth looking at.

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