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Illuminated gold manuscripts, carved stone face, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in white font on navy central banner
Illuminated gold manuscripts, carved stone face, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in white font on navy central banner
Illuminated gold manuscripts, carved stone face, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in white font on navy central banner
Illuminated gold manuscripts, carved stone face, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in white font on navy central banner
Illuminated gold manuscripts, carved stone face, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in white font on navy central banner
Illuminated gold manuscripts, carved stone face, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in white font on navy central banner
Illuminated gold manuscripts, carved stone face, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in white font on navy central banner
Illuminated gold manuscripts, carved stone face, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in white font on navy central banner

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

Westminster Abbey

Edited by Susan Jenkins
Edited by Tony Trowles

£9.95

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  • A richly illustrated guide to the treasures in The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries - a new exhibition in Westminster Abbey's never-before-seen roof space
  • Written by key Abbey staff
  • Featuring new photography
Full Description
In summer 2018, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open in the church’s medieval triforium, an internal gallery which runs 70 feet above the floor of the Abbey. Entrance to the space, never before opened to the public, will be through a new tower outside Poets’ Corner, opposite the Palace of Westminster. This will be the most significant addition to the Abbey since Nicholas Hawksmoor’s iconic towers were completed in 1745. The treasures displayed will reflect the Abbey’s rich thousand-year history. The Galleries will also grant magnificent views to Parliament Square and the Palace of Westminster, as well as wonderful vistas across the Abbey, which Betjeman described as “the finest view in Europe”. The Galleries mark the final phase of the Abbey’s “2020 Vision”, which aimed to improve facilities for the Abbey’s two million worshippers and visitors. This richly illustrated guide, written by Abbey staff, discusses both the overall themes explored in the exhibition, and a selection of the individual exhibits. Published to coincide with the opening of the Galleries in Summer 2018.
About the Author
Co-edited by Curator Susan Jenkins and Librarian Tony Trowles, with contributions from other Abbey personnel.
Specifications
Publisher
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers
ISBN
9781785511318
Published
13th Aug 2019
Binding
Paperback / softback
Territory
World
Size
250 mm x 210 mm
Pages
64 Pages
Illustrations
90 color
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