# Event Details - **Event Name**: Westminster Palace & Abbey: A Thousand Years of Royal History and Art - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 10:45 am – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a deep dive into the art and history of one of London's oldest royal landmarks.About this EventBefore a fire in 1512, medieval Westminster Palace was the seat of the English monarchy, presenting the grandest hall, the intensely painted king’s bedchamber and a glittering chapel; and in the adjacent royal abbey church the golden coronation seat and ultimately the nation’s mausoleum. Today we still speak of the ‘Palace of Westminster’ and it strictly retains its status as a palace. But what was it like? Within and beneath the Victorian Houses of Parliament are significant remains of the old palace that, along with the observations and recording of antiquarians over the centuries, enable a reconstruction of royal life, art and meaning at the heart of the nation. This richly illustrated series of talks leads us back into royal Westminster’s vanished chambers.Lecture1. Edward the Confessor to Henry III (c.1040-1272)Lecture 2. Edward I to Henry VIII (1272-1547)Lecture 3. Edward IV to present (1547-) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ec586770-a851-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w762-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg Dr Jonathan Foyle is a career communicator, best known for presenting TV series such as BBC2's Broadcast Award-winning 15-part 'Climbing Great Buildings', as well as contributing to Channel 4's 'Time Team' and Channel 5's 'Secrets of the Royal Palaces'. His former roles have encompassed Curator at Hampton Court and Chief Executive of World Monuments Fund Britain, writer for the FT Weekend, and he is now a lecturer at the University of Bath. Jonathan has authored seven volumes on great cathedrals and castles and has spoken across the world about discoveries in British arts. The offered Arts Society talks offer fresh and original analyses of personal fascinations in architecture and the arts and crafts, especially their all-important symbolism, through which we can better understand what their makers were trying to communicate- to anyone who holds the keys to deciphering. The aim of these talks is to share those keys, in friendship and with a sense of humour. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ec8fa410-a851-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w740-h740-dc080828-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 10:45 AM - 03:30 PMWestminster Palace & Abbey: A Thousand Years of Royal History and ArtHost: Dr. Jonathan Foyle🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMRegistration🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AMLecture 1: Edward the Confessor to Henry III (c.1040-1272)🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PMCoffee Break🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMLecture 2: Edward I to Henry VIII (1272-1547)🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMLunch Break🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PMLecture 3: Edward IV to present (1547-) 🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PMQuestions - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/covent-garden/westminster-palace-and-abbey-a-thousand-years-of-royal-history-and-art/100001986820145539 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, coronation-weekend - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-18T09:30:00Z - Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes - Location: Covent Garden - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Covent Garden - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Covent Garden - **lat**: 51.5108691 - **long**: -0.1248473 - **full address**: Covent Garden, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Westminster Palace & Abbey: A Thousand Years of Royal History and Art - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f1171d1834f69df4dc98149e2c17379a0153b63b3df1274596ffa984064f975e-rimg-w1024-h768-dc171614-gmir.jpg?v=1777385863 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Westminster Palace & Abbey: A Thousand Years of Royal History and Art being held? - **A:** Westminster Palace & Abbey: A Thousand Years of Royal History and Art takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 10:45 am to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Covent Garden, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Westminster Palace & Abbey: A Thousand Years of Royal History and Art? - **A:** Westminster Palace & Abbey: A Thousand Years of Royal History and Art is organized by The Arts Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Westminster Palace & Abbey: A Thousand Years of Royal History and Art is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Covent Garden, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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