Westminster Abbey

Today We all went to Westminster Abbey and marveled at the incredible architecture and history contained within the structure. The abbey has hundreds of famous writers, artists, scientists, and great figures in Britain’s history. One thing I thought was both funny and also a little messed up was the way that Charles Dickens was moved to Westminster against his wishes. He had left specific plans for him to be buried at a private cemetery where most of his passed family reside but the royals of England decided that a man of his stature was too great and that he must join the rest of the accomplished within the grounds of the abbey. I just think it was a bit selfish considering they didn’t do the same for Shakespear. I know that Shakespear had a “curse” written onto his grave but that seems like a low bar considering its the same people who constantly raided tombs and ate mummies. I did however find it far more interesting that many different kinds of accomplished persons were entombed there, especially renowned scientists such as Steven Hawking, who I didnt even know was british. Steven Hawking of course being a revolutionary scientist evolving string theory and physics as we know them. Also he rose above the challenges given to him from birth namely Lou Gehrig’s disease. There were also many dead military figures who served their nation buried there one of which was Stringer Lawrence who was a Major general who assisted the East India Company’s endeavors. While the actions taken by the EIC arent looked at in the brightest light for good reason, it was interesting that even regular people who didnt achieve a great advancement or work of literature could still be counted among the honored due to their valor and dedication.