Westminster Abbey has a fascinating history to tell. As well as being a place of worship, it is an architectural masterpiece and treasure house of artefacts; the final resting place for some of the most significant people in Britain’s history; and the setting for every coronation since 1066 and numerous other royal occasions. In this talk, President of the British Academy David Cannadine discusses Westminster Abbey’s unique place in history and its meaning, significance and impact within society both in Britain and beyond.Speaker: Professor Sir David Cannadine PBA, President, British Academy; Dodge Professor of History, Princeton UniversityTranscript: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/podcasts/10-minute-talks-westminster-abbey-a-church-in-history/
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