The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries: Westminster Abbey

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A richly illustrated guide to the treasures in The Queens Diamond Jubilee Galleries - a new exhibition in Westminster Abbeys never-before-seen roof space. In summer 2018 The Queens Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open in the churchs 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 Hawksmoors iconic towers were completed in 1745. The treasures displayed will reflect the Abbeys 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 Abbeys "2020 Vision" which aimed to improve facilities for the Abbeys 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.