40 Days, 40 Churches
Day 18: Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, UK
It's hard not to think of Westminster in terms of history, from its role as Britain's coronation church to the array of individuals buried within its walls. But it is an actual church as well, though I can't quite imagine going their for service every week. It seems like overkill, like using Fenway to play wiffle ball.
The one time I've been there was nothing service-related going on, but we did walk around the grounds and got to see some of the young choristers in its choir school at lunch. It was pretty much what you'd expect from a cafeteria full of elementary school-aged kids.
And if there's not enough history here for you, the houses of Parliament are located across the street. Or if you want something more modern, the London Eye is a reasonable walk away on the other side of the river. This trio of sites was pretty much one of our days in London.
23 February 2008
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Actually, one doesn't go to church there every week. There are regular daily services, but the "church" at that location is St. Margaret's, located just off Westminster's South transept. It's the official church of Parliament, but hardly anyone goes. When I was there, we sat in a pew reserved for Parliament, as there were only two MP's present.
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