Westminster Abbey, formerly known as the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is an important historical landmark in Brittany. This "royal feature" has existed for approximately 900 years, during which it has undergone numerous renovations and reconstructions, bringing it to its current Gothic style. It serves as the burial and coronation place of British and English monarchs. Over time the hall has been at the center of wars and controversies which led to renovations and restorations that brought it to the appearance it presents today. In this article I will delve into some of the history that helped shape this magnificent marvel of Gothic architecture into the building it is today. Construction of Westminster Abbey began in the reign of King William II in 1097 and was completed just two years later. years later. It was built to express his authority and power and to amaze his countrymen. The hall was the largest of its kind in England (boasting dimensions of 240 x 67 feet and a floor of approximately 17,000 square feet), although the king was not satisfied with its dimensions (Cescinsky et al., 1922). He thought it should be bigger and only a fraction of what he had imagined. At the time the room was too large to perform a particular function and was replaced by other smaller rooms. The roof was constructed using Irish black oak. It was rebuilt in 1394 under the reign of King Richard II. The king chose Henry Yevele as chief mason and Hugh Herland as carpenter, both men expert in their fields, to be responsible for the renovations of the hall. Yevele added huge buttresses to support the walls, which had wooden beams running horizontally along them t...... middle of paper ......2002). Currently, it is no secret that Westminster Abbey was the site of arguably one of the most publicized weddings in the world, the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. It is also the resting place of 17 monarchs and contains a some form of commemoration for many notable people in Britain. The building has a rich history and was inspired by cathedrals such as Chartes, Amiens and Reims. The building houses a wide range of artworks and sculptures, acting as a museum of sorts. Over the years it has gone through many adversities but, given the importance of this monumental building to the public and members of parliament, it still stands to this day. Throughout the restorations, the original style of the building was maintained, which may reflect the significance of the Gothic masterpiece of a hall for Britain..