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'''Westminster | |description = A large, mainly Gothic abbey church in Westminster. | ||
|location = [[Westminster]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom]] | |||
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|functions = Church<br>Burial site | |||
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'''Westminster Abbey''', formally titled the '''Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster''', is a large abbey church located west of the [[Palace of Westminster]] in [[Westminster]], [[London]]. It is the traditional home of coronations for [[Monarchy|monarchs]] of the [[United Kingdom]], as well as burials and royal weddings. | |||
==History== | |||
Initially a [[Anglo-Saxons|Saxon]] church, it was rebuilt by [[Edward the Confessor]] in the 11th century. The architecture adopted a more {{Wiki|Romanesque architecture|Romanesque}} style to show the King's gratitude to [[Christianity|God]] and the [[Papacy|Pope]]. When [[Henry III of England|Henry III]] of [[England]] ascended to the throne a few hundred years later, the church was rebuilt once more as a tribute to Edward, this time in a {{Wiki|Gothic architecture|Gothic}} style. To fund this endeavor, the King had to divert funds from the kingdom, to the populace's displeasure.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Westminster Abbey]]</ref> | |||
= | In 1661, during the coronation of [[Charles II of England|King Charles II]], he noticed his general [[George Monck]] speaking with a man holding an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]], but had to bow his head to receive his crown from the Archbishop {{Wiki|William Juxon}} before he could look further.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Holidays: Chapter 1 – Ghosts of Christmas Past]]</ref> | ||
In 1868, the abbey was targeted by [[Harrison Harley]], a member of the [[Blighters]] [[gang]] who sought to burn it to the ground. Before he could enact this plan, however, he was kidnapped by the twin [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassins]] [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]], who delivered him into police custody, thereby saving the ancient church from destruction.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Harrison Harley (memory)]]</ref> | |||
The English naturalist [[Charles Darwin]] was honored with a burial at the abbey,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Database: Charles Darwin]]</ref> as were former Prime Minister [[William Gladstone]] and [[Catherine Gladstone|his wife]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[Database: William Gladstone]]</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | |||
ACS Westminster Abbey - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Westminster Abbey | |||
ACS Westminster - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of [[Jacob Frye]] performing a [[Leap of Faith]] near Westminster Abbey | |||
King's Return.png|Charles II's coronation at Westminster Abbey | |||
ACS Westminster Abbey Cult Ritual.jpg|Concept art of a ritual held in the Westminster Abbey | |||
ACS DB Westminster Abbey.jpg|Database image | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:29, 13 May 2026
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large abbey church located west of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster, London. It is the traditional home of coronations for monarchs of the United Kingdom, as well as burials and royal weddings.
History[edit | edit source]
Initially a Saxon church, it was rebuilt by Edward the Confessor in the 11th century. The architecture adopted a more Romanesque style to show the King's gratitude to God and the Pope. When Henry III of England ascended to the throne a few hundred years later, the church was rebuilt once more as a tribute to Edward, this time in a Gothic style. To fund this endeavor, the King had to divert funds from the kingdom, to the populace's displeasure.[1]
In 1661, during the coronation of King Charles II, he noticed his general George Monck speaking with a man holding an Apple of Eden, but had to bow his head to receive his crown from the Archbishop William Juxon before he could look further.[2]
In 1868, the abbey was targeted by Harrison Harley, a member of the Blighters gang who sought to burn it to the ground. Before he could enact this plan, however, he was kidnapped by the twin British Assassins Jacob and Evie Frye, who delivered him into police custody, thereby saving the ancient church from destruction.[3]
The English naturalist Charles Darwin was honored with a burial at the abbey,[4] as were former Prime Minister William Gladstone and his wife.[5]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of Westminster Abbey -
Concept art of Jacob Frye performing a Leap of Faith near Westminster Abbey -
Charles II's coronation at Westminster Abbey -
Concept art of a ritual held in the Westminster Abbey -
Database image
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Westminster Abbey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Holidays: Chapter 1 – Ghosts of Christmas Past
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Harrison Harley (memory)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Charles Darwin
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: William Gladstone