Westminster Abbey

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

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.

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.

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.

The English naturalist Charles Darwin was honored with a burial at the abbey, as were former Prime Minister William Gladstone and his wife.

Gallery

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  Concept art of Westminster Abbey
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  Concept art of Jacob Frye performing a Leap of Faith near Westminster Abbey
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  Charles II's coronation at Westminster Abbey
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  Concept art of a ritual held in the Westminster Abbey
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  Database image

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
• Assassin's Creed: Syndicate

References

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