Westminster Abbey has held a hugely important role in Britain's History over the last 800 years. This fascinating book describes the inside of the Abbey, giving the reader an amazing insight into the architecture, history and feel of the building. Many full colour illustrations are included to give the reader a complete picture of this historic abbey where Kings and Queens are crowned. This version has been specially formatted for today's e-readers.

Kings are thy nursing fathers and their queens thy nursing mothers. From the reign of Edward the Confessor, the last sovereign of the royal Saxon race, till the death of Elizabeth, the last Tudor queen, these words of the old Hebrew prophet were literally applicable to the great West Minster. When Edward knelt within the Benedictine chapel on Thorneye, which had so miraculously withstood the ravages of the Danes, and vowed to dedicate a new church on the same spot to the glory of God and i...

Coronations are very public occasions, typically seen as meticulously planned formal ceremonies where everything runs smoothly. But behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey lie extraordinary but true stories of mayhem, confusion and merriment. In this book we travel through over a thousand years of England's history to reveal the real character of its kings and queens. Also packed with facts about how the service, traditions and accessories have changed over the years, C...

'In the year 1108 B.C., Brutus, a descendant of Æneas, who was the son of Venus, came to England with his companions, after the taking of Troy, and founded the City of Troynovant, which is now called London. After a thousand years, during which the City grew and flourished exceedingly, one Lud became its king. He built walls and towers, and, among other things, the famous gate whose name still survives in the street called Ludgate. King Lud was succeeded by his brother Cassivelaunus, in wh...

The Pilgrims Way by Julia Cartwright.

In "The Crowning of the King and Queen," Stephen King-Hall unfolds a richly woven narrative set against a backdrop of political intrigue and emotional turmoil within a fictional royal court. Employing his signature prose style, King-Hall masterfully combines elements of psychological depth with a vivid characterization that brings the court'Äôs Dynamics of power and betrayal to life. The novel reflects the turbulent landscape of contemporary societal issues, drawing parallels between its c...

Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of St. Paul by Arthur Dimock.

A vibrant history of the castle in Britain, from the early Middle Ages to the present dayThe castle has long had a pivotal place in British life, associated with lordship, landholding, and military might, and today it remains a powerful symbol of history. But castles have never been merely impressive fortresses—they were hubs of life, activity, and imagination.John Goodall weaves together the history of the British castle across the span of a millennium, fr...

The Abbeys of Great Britain is a classic, illustrated overview of the famous Abbeys in the United Kingdom. A table of contents is included.

If a palace be a royal residence, as the dictionary defines it, then nearly all the famous castles of England would come under that title, for the Norman and Plantagenet Kings were constantly moving from one stronghold to another during the unsettled period of the Middle Ages. Until the fifteenth century, both the English and Scottish Kings resided in impregnable castles or fortified houses, but their sojourn was never long in one place. After the Wars of the Roses had crushed the power of...

In "Royal Winchester: Wanderings in and about the Ancient Capital of England," A. G. K. L'Estrange masterfully interweaves rich historical narrative with vivid personal reflections, exploring the profound historical significance of Winchester as England's ancient capital. L'Estrange employs a lyrical prose style that transports readers through the cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and lush countryside that have shaped the city's identity over centuries. Drawing from a tapestry of his...

Includes more than 40 detailed illustrations.Salisbury Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Salisbury and is the seat of the Bishop of Salisbury.The building is regarded as one of the leading examples of Early English Gothic architecture. Its main body was completed in 38 years, from 1220 to 1258.The spire, built in 1320, at 404 feet (123...