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Construction of Westminster Abbey Timeline Game

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Explore the construction of Westminster Abbey (c. 1050) through a fun and educational timeline game!

  • Learn about the key architectural features of the abbey
  • Discover the important historical events that took place during its construction

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • c. 1050: Foundation of Westminster Abbey laid by King Edward the Confessor
  • c. 1050: Construction of the Abbey church begins
  • c. 1065: Abbey consecrated by the Bishop of London
  • 1066: Death of King Edward the Confessor
  • 1066: Coronation of William the Conqueror in Westminster Abbey
  • 1090: Construction of the Abbey's nave and transepts completed
  • c. 1250: Addition of the Abbey's Chapter House
  • c. 1250: Construction of the Abbey's cloisters
  • c. 1500: Addition of the Abbey's Lady Chapel
  • 1272: Burial of Henry III in Westminster Abbey
  • 1307: Burial of Edward I in Westminster Abbey
  • 1377: Burial of Edward III in Westminster Abbey
  • 1422: Burial of Henry V in Westminster Abbey
  • 1603: Burial of Elizabeth I in Westminster Abbey
  • 1838: Coronation of Queen Victoria in Westminster Abbey
  • 1834: Great Fire of London damages Westminster Abbey
  • 19th century: Restoration and renovation of Westminster Abbey
  • 1920: Burial of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey
  • 1987: Westminster Abbey designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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