Westminster Abbey has seen so many changes that almost none of the original structure remains. In 1245, King Henry III began massive renovations, tearing down most of the church founded by St ...

Westminster Abbey was briefly referenced in Roger Miller’s No. 1 hit, “ England Swings ” in 1964. The song, written and sung by Miller, mentions famous landmarks like the abbey and Big Ben.

Westminster Abbey is the home of many royal events like coronations, weddings and funerals. Queen Elizabeth II's funeral took place at the famous church in September 2022.