Westminster Abbey’s Hidden History

Features July/August 2018

Far above the royal pomp and circumstance, archaeologists unexpectedly discover seven centuries of England’s past
(James Brittain-VIEW/Alamy Stock Photo)
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The dramatic view from Westminster Abbey’s triforium, located 70 feet above the nave, has been called the best in Europe. The rarely visited space has recently yielded thousands of artifacts, offering a fresh perspective on the Abbey’s long history.

Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous buildings in Christendom. It has stood witness to signal events, serving as the site of English coronations for almost one thousand years, hosting dozens of royal weddings and funerals, and containin

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