Westmister Abbey

Another amazing architectural gem as it has been around for hundreds, thousands of years. The coronation chair was started by Edward I in the 1300's and has been used since for each coronation of the Kings and Queens of England. Other notable royalty that are buried here are Henry the V and VII, Edward the I, and one of the most successful monarchs in English history, Queen Elizabeth the I. An entire room is dedicated to her. Also, her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, (whom Queen Elizabeth had beheaded for treason) is buried on the opposite of the Abbey. This was done after Queen Elizabeth I had died and Mary's son, James I had taken to the throne and ordered that his mother be buried in the prestigious Abbey. Other notables that are placed here in the Abbey are William the Conquerer and in the Poet's Corner of the Abbey there is Robert Browning and Sir Laurence Oliver. Plaques of famous writers, musicians and actors are placed around the Poet's Corner to honor their contributions including Jane Austin, George Eliot, D.H. Lawrence and of course William Shakespeare. These are just a few of the names that are acknowledge and revered in the Abbey. Towards the exit is the the tomb of Sir Isaac Newton, (his tomb made even more famous by the film The DaVinci Code) as well as the tomb of the Unknown Soldier that was brought over from WW II and placed in the Abbey for recognition and honor for his service to his country. The weather is improving so I decide to venture out again and stroll along the Thames.