What some considered the most magnificent roof in the world—that of Westminster Hall. with its soaring arches and sweeping beams of oak—has been. pierced by bombs, and damage has been done to fne interior.
Hall was started by William Rufus in 1097. It is though: to be the largest hall in the world. with a roof unsupported by pillars.
"Big Ben." although hit by a high-explosive bomb, is still chiming the hours. Only slight damage was done ts part of the masonry just above the clock.
The deanery of Westminster Abbey, which is one of the best examples of the mediaeval house in England has been destroyed. The fabric of the Abbey is intact. The roof over the low square tower of the contre of the building has fallen in.
The most historic parts of the Abbey are quite uninjured, including the part where the Royal Tombs are situated
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.