Excerpt from "Westminster Abbey"

Item

Title
Excerpt from "Westminster Abbey"
Creator
Dickens, Charles
Description
Excerpt from the article, which provides a descriptive and reflective account of a visit to Westminster Abbey, blending personal experiences with historical insights. The author highlights the juxtaposition of the sacred and secular, from attending a divine service to exploring the Abbey's monuments, including the Coronation Chair and graves of Kings, to Chaucer and Newton. The piece also praises the respectful conduct of the vergers and the Abbey’s preservation, offering a homage to the British landmark.
Date
1868-04-25
Type
Article
Contributor
Hurl, Ryan
Medium
Web
Source
Dickens Journals Online, University of Buckingham (Web).
https://www.djo.org.uk/all-the-year-round/volume-xix/page-121.html
Bibliographic Citation
“Westminster Abbey”. All the Year Round, 25 April. 1868: pp. 462-466. Dickens Journals Online,
https://www.djo.org.uk/all-the-year-round/volume-xix/page-121.html