It was odd walking through Westminster Abbey; I got rather angry at the other tourists. The place is actually rather small, and you have to walk in a line through the outer loop. The problem was that there were people chattering away, and fake high-fiving dead kings, etc. Not that tourism should be a dry formal event, but come on; have a little respect. Ok, enough of a rant for me.

Other tourists aside, if you take it upon yourself to be good and quiet, you can have a nice moment in the Abbey. There is a plethora of famous Brits buried there, and history aside, there are lots of cool sarcophagi and the such to look at.

One thing that a fellow hosteler pointed out, is that there is a lovely prayer room, which is on the far side of the poets corner. I went in there, and it was me and one other man, who left after a minute, leaving me alone. It was absolutely dead silent, because it is a huge stone room with an extremely thick door. Again, don't go in here if you're going to be loud, but if you're looking for a nice quiet spot, most of the tourists ignore this room.

When you walk through, be sure to pay attention to the floor, because there will be names of famous people all over the place, and since there is so many, they're not terribly noticeable. (I almost missed Charles Darwin, although I don't think he's actually buried there.)

All in all, it's a lovely place to go. I think they recommend a several pound donation to get in, and there is usually a short line, but it is worth it for the history, and so you can say you've been there.

Westminster Abbey is a fine Gothic church and is a major must see building. Not only is it architecturally of great distinction but it has been of great importance in England's long history. Monarchs have been crowned here, marriages of royalty have been carried out here, and some of Britain's most famous politicians, poets, writers, and military figures are buried here.

Westminster Abbey is the tallest Gothic structure in the British Isles. An awe-inspiring place, it was a privilege to pause a moment in prayer beneath the soaring vaults speaking of the unimaginable greatness of God.

On our 1998 visit, it was eerie to stand where Princess Diana's casket had lain so recently & to look up into the pulpit where her brother eulogized her with his powerful words.

This is quite possibly one of the most amazing cathedrals I have ever been inside. The long wait was worth getting to explore this grand old church and getting to feel the history that is everywhere. Pick up a map and wander around on your own taking time to read the inscriptions (at least on the manjor monuments and memorials). Many of the royal family including several kings and queens are entombed here as well as many well known authors, musicians, and other famous Englanders. Don't leave without visiting the memorial to the unknown soldier. Surrounded in flowers, it is said that anyone that gets married within the chuch leaves flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier, including Princess Diana who detoured to Westminster on her way to getting married at St. Pauls in order to continue the tradition.

Also, if you're into photography, there is no photography allowed within the church but the angle from the church grounds of Big Ben and the London Eye makes for a good picture or two.

Almost every King or Queen of England over the past 900 years has been crowned in Westminster Abbey. Founded in the 11th century by Edward the Confessor the abbey has always had a strong royal connection, which has been consistent over the centuries. Westminster Abbey contains numerous tombs and memorials of some of Britain's most famous people from history.

The interior of Westminster Abbey is stunning, the main features being: The Nave, The Choir and Sanctuary, Shrine of King and St. Edward the Confessor, Henry VII's Chapel, The South Transept and Poets' Corner and The Cloister and Chapter House.