"Westminster Abbey" [The U.K. '03].

by Rico

Westminster Abbey is a world-renowned site of London since this is the resting place of well-known people such as: Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, William Shakespeare?, Charles Dickens, Rudyar Kipling, Frederic Handel, Geoffrey Chaucer, Lawrence Olivier, & so many other famous Brit individuals whose contributions to humanity is IMMENSE!

In a way, Westminster Abbey is the mecca or pilgrimage site for so many people around the world since their beloved heroes are buried here. Hence, it is an opportunity of a lifetime to visit ... (more)

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article published 1/18/2004

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Hi friends here in WIR,
Thanks for the comment, really appreciate them. Hi Jan, Ph.D huh? Actually, I only have an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts & an Associate degree in Nursing. I attempted pre-med but sucked BIG-TIME in the Physical Sciences & Math & thus, didn't make it to Ph.D, he, he, he:)

Hi Tim, so William the Conqueror was crowned in the Abbey?! Hhhmmm... I never heard of that & so, I better do more research. But anyway, thank you both. Cheers!!!:)
— Rico, January 19, 2004

Great job. I have to point out though, that I don't think Henry III built Westminster Abbey, maybe he had a role in some sort of expansion on it? Since William the conqueror was crowned there in 1066, I know it was there before Henry. Great post though, once again good job.
— tber, January 19, 2004

DISSERTATION !
WOW! This is the thesis for academic degrees of Ph.D ! Model for all others authors of Travel Articles...
— Jan Sidorowicz, January 18, 2004