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Not only a place of worship but a trip to England's past. It's like paying a visit to people you have known to admire and who became household names, all buried there! Beautiful architecture and an indescribable atmosphere!
20 Dean's yard, SW1P 3PA
www.westminster-abbey.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 7654 4900
Nearest tube: St James's Park or Westminster
Newly restored, this glorious Nicholas Hawksmoor designed baroque church towers over the streets of Spitalfields. It's a thriving parish church, but you can also visit on Tuesdays and Sundays to marvel at the beautiful Purbeck stone floor, soaring pillars and decorative wood carvings.
In December it plays host to Spitalfields Winter Festival. There seem to be many musical treats in store from 12-21 December, from choral classics, via medieval music, to a community carol service. Some concerts are free.
Commercial Street, London E1 6LY
near Liverpool Street station
www.spitalfieldsvenue.org
www.spitalfieldsfestival.org.uk
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