London: Two Famous Churches

When I say two famous churches of London, of course I mean St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Many weddings, coronations, and burials of many of England's Kings and Queens took place in these two churches. Most recently, Prince Charles and Princess Diana got married in St. Paul's Cathedral, and then when Princess Diana passed away, her memorial services were held in Westminster Abbey.

Photography is not permitted inside any of these churches. So I took a few shots from the outside.

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Front of St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral Entrance
Notice the christmas tree visible on the upper floor.

Queen Anne's Statue
A close-up of the Queen Anne's statue in front of St. Paul's...

Westminster Abbey
Everybody takes picture of Westminster Abbey from the front. I took...

article published 1/20/2002

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we loved the bells
— Rachel, January 21, 2004

i love the pictures
— alice, January 21, 2004

This is just so wonderful! I have spent my entire life studying up on Westminster Abby and these pictures are the BEST I have seen. I do mean my entire life!! Ever since I saaw it when I was two years old. Thanks
— Bob with two b's, September 24, 2003

I love westminster abby and the way it makes me feel.
— Jerry Lewis, March 22, 2003

They are very nice pictures, and articles.. but you could of at least say which Queen Anne it is, since there is more than one Queen Anne!! such as.... Anne Boleyn, Anne Hyde, Anne Stuart, and so on... you could be a little bit more specific
— Marie Josée, December 10, 2002

You're covering London well! Nice article on two famous churches. Yes, how we all remember Princess Diana's wedding in St. Paul's and her funeral at Westminster...such magnificient buildings and so steeped in British history.
— Mike, January 22, 2002