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56e8e01299e8941900975eec | Westminster_Abbey | It suffered damage during the turbulent 1640s, when it was attacked by Puritan iconoclasts, but was again protected by its near ties to the state during the Commonwealth period. Oliver Cromwell was given an elaborate funeral there in 1658, only to be disinterred in January 1661 and posthumously hanged from a gibbet at Tyburn. | Who had a fancy funeral at the abbey in 1658? | {
"text": [
"Oliver Cromwell"
],
"answer_start": [
179
]
} |
56e8e01299e8941900975eed | Westminster_Abbey | It suffered damage during the turbulent 1640s, when it was attacked by Puritan iconoclasts, but was again protected by its near ties to the state during the Commonwealth period. Oliver Cromwell was given an elaborate funeral there in 1658, only to be disinterred in January 1661 and posthumously hanged from a gibbet at Tyburn. | When was Oliver Cromwell disinterred? | {
"text": [
"January 1661"
],
"answer_start": [
267
]
} |
56e8e4930b45c0140094cd3b | Westminster_Abbey | The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though the various tombstones are made of unlike types of marble. Further rebuilding and restoration occurred in the 19th century under Sir George Gilbert Scott. | When were the western towers built? | {
"text": [
"between 1722 and 1745"
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"answer_start": [
42
]
} |
56e8e4930b45c0140094cd3c | Westminster_Abbey | The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though the various tombstones are made of unlike types of marble. Further rebuilding and restoration occurred in the 19th century under Sir George Gilbert Scott. | Who built the western towers of the abbey? | {
"text": [
"Nicholas Hawksmoor"
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"answer_start": [
67
]
} |
56e8e4930b45c0140094cd3d | Westminster_Abbey | The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though the various tombstones are made of unlike types of marble. Further rebuilding and restoration occurred in the 19th century under Sir George Gilbert Scott. | What kind of marble was used for the walls and floors of the abbey? | {
"text": [
"Purbeck"
],
"answer_start": [
167
]
} |
56e8e4930b45c0140094cd3e | Westminster_Abbey | The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though the various tombstones are made of unlike types of marble. Further rebuilding and restoration occurred in the 19th century under Sir George Gilbert Scott. | Under whom did the 19th century rebulding occur? | {
"text": [
"Sir George Gilbert Scott"
],
"answer_start": [
386
]
} |
56e8e4930b45c0140094cd3f | Westminster_Abbey | The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though the various tombstones are made of unlike types of marble. Further rebuilding and restoration occurred in the 19th century under Sir George Gilbert Scott. | What were the two western towers built from? | {
"text": [
"Portland stone"
],
"answer_start": [
104
]
} |
56e8e5520b45c0140094cd45 | Westminster_Abbey | A narthex (a portico or entrance hall) for the west front was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the mid-20th century but was not built. Images of the abbey prior to the construction of the towers are scarce, though the abbey's official website states that the building was without towers following Yevele's renovation, with just the lower segments beneath the roof level of the Nave completed. | What was designed for the west front of the abbey but not built? | {
"text": [
"A narthex"
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0
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} |
56e8e5520b45c0140094cd47 | Westminster_Abbey | A narthex (a portico or entrance hall) for the west front was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the mid-20th century but was not built. Images of the abbey prior to the construction of the towers are scarce, though the abbey's official website states that the building was without towers following Yevele's renovation, with just the lower segments beneath the roof level of the Nave completed. | When was the narthex designed? | {
"text": [
"mid-20th century"
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"answer_start": [
99
]
} |
56e8e5520b45c0140094cd48 | Westminster_Abbey | A narthex (a portico or entrance hall) for the west front was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the mid-20th century but was not built. Images of the abbey prior to the construction of the towers are scarce, though the abbey's official website states that the building was without towers following Yevele's renovation, with just the lower segments beneath the roof level of the Nave completed. | The abbey was without towers following the renovation by whom? | {
"text": [
"Yevele"
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"answer_start": [
297
]
} |
56e8e69d0b45c0140094cd4d | Westminster_Abbey | Until the 19th century, Westminster was the third seat of learning in England, after Oxford and Cambridge. It was here that the first third of the King James Bible Old Testament and the last half of the New Testament were translated. The New English Bible was also put together here in the 20th century. Westminster suffered nonaged damage during the Blitz on 15 November 1940. | Westminster Abbey was the third highest place of learning after which two places? | {
"text": [
"Oxford and Cambridge"
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85
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} |
56e8e69d0b45c0140094cd4e | Westminster_Abbey | Until the 19th century, Westminster was the third seat of learning in England, after Oxford and Cambridge. It was here that the first third of the King James Bible Old Testament and the last half of the New Testament were translated. The New English Bible was also put together here in the 20th century. Westminster suffered nonaged damage during the Blitz on 15 November 1940. | The first third of what was translated at the abbey? | {
"text": [
"King James Bible Old Testament"
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"answer_start": [
147
]
} |
56e8e69d0b45c0140094cd4f | Westminster_Abbey | Until the 19th century, Westminster was the third seat of learning in England, after Oxford and Cambridge. It was here that the first third of the King James Bible Old Testament and the last half of the New Testament were translated. The New English Bible was also put together here in the 20th century. Westminster suffered nonaged damage during the Blitz on 15 November 1940. | The last half of what was also translated at the abbey? | {
"text": [
"New Testament"
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"answer_start": [
203
]
} |
56e8e69d0b45c0140094cd50 | Westminster_Abbey | Until the 19th century, Westminster was the third seat of learning in England, after Oxford and Cambridge. It was here that the first third of the King James Bible Old Testament and the last half of the New Testament were translated. The New English Bible was also put together here in the 20th century. Westminster suffered nonaged damage during the Blitz on 15 November 1940. | The New English Bible was composed at the abbey during what time? | {
"text": [
"20th century"
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"answer_start": [
290
]
} |
56e8e69d0b45c0140094cd51 | Westminster_Abbey | Until the 19th century, Westminster was the third seat of learning in England, after Oxford and Cambridge. It was here that the first third of the King James Bible Old Testament and the last half of the New Testament were translated. The New English Bible was also put together here in the 20th century. Westminster suffered nonaged damage during the Blitz on 15 November 1940. | Westminster Abbey suffered damage during what on 15 November 1940? | {
"text": [
"the Blitz"
],
"answer_start": [
345
]
} |
56e8e77a99e8941900975ef5 | Westminster_Abbey | In the 1990s two icons by the Russian icon painter Sergei Fyodorov were hung in the abbey. On 6 September 1997 the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held at the Abbey. On 17 September 2010 Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to put foot in the abbey. | Who painted the icons hung in the abbey in the 1990s? | {
"text": [
"Sergei Fyodorov"
],
"answer_start": [
51
]
} |
56e8e77a99e8941900975ef6 | Westminster_Abbey | In the 1990s two icons by the Russian icon painter Sergei Fyodorov were hung in the abbey. On 6 September 1997 the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held at the Abbey. On 17 September 2010 Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to put foot in the abbey. | What was held at the abbey on 6 September 1997? | {
"text": [
"funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales"
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115
]
} |
56e8e77a99e8941900975ef7 | Westminster_Abbey | In the 1990s two icons by the Russian icon painter Sergei Fyodorov were hung in the abbey. On 6 September 1997 the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held at the Abbey. On 17 September 2010 Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to put foot in the abbey. | Who was the first pope to set foot in the abbey? | {
"text": [
"Pope Benedict XVI"
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196
]
} |
56e8e77a99e8941900975ef8 | Westminster_Abbey | In the 1990s two icons by the Russian icon painter Sergei Fyodorov were hung in the abbey. On 6 September 1997 the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held at the Abbey. On 17 September 2010 Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to put foot in the abbey. | On what date did the first pope set foot in the abbey? | {
"text": [
"17 September 2010"
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178
]
} |
56e8e77a99e8941900975ef9 | Westminster_Abbey | In the 1990s two icons by the Russian icon painter Sergei Fyodorov were hung in the abbey. On 6 September 1997 the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held at the Abbey. On 17 September 2010 Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to put foot in the abbey. | What nationality was Sergei Fyodorov? | {
"text": [
"Russian"
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"answer_start": [
30
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} |
56e8e8bf0b45c0140094cd57 | Westminster_Abbey | Since the coronations in 1066 of both King Harold and William the Conqueror, coronations of English and British monarchs were held in the abbey. In 1216, Henry III was unable to exist crowned in London when he first came to the throne, because the French prince Louis had taken control of the city, and so the king was crowned in Gloucester Cathedral. This coronation was deemed by the Pope to exist improper, and a further coronation was held in the abbey on 17 May 1220. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the traditional cleric in the coronation ceremony.[citation needed] | Where was Henry III crowned? | {
"text": [
"Gloucester Cathedral"
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327
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56e8e8bf0b45c0140094cd58 | Westminster_Abbey | Since the coronations in 1066 of both King Harold and William the Conqueror, coronations of English and British monarchs were held in the abbey. In 1216, Henry III was unable to exist crowned in London when he first came to the throne, because the French prince Louis had taken control of the city, and so the king was crowned in Gloucester Cathedral. This coronation was deemed by the Pope to exist improper, and a further coronation was held in the abbey on 17 May 1220. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the traditional cleric in the coronation ceremony.[citation needed] | When was Henry III crowned? | {
"text": [
"1216"
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148
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} |
56e8e8bf0b45c0140094cd59 | Westminster_Abbey | Since the coronations in 1066 of both King Harold and William the Conqueror, coronations of English and British monarchs were held in the abbey. In 1216, Henry III was unable to exist crowned in London when he first came to the throne, because the French prince Louis had taken control of the city, and so the king was crowned in Gloucester Cathedral. This coronation was deemed by the Pope to exist improper, and a further coronation was held in the abbey on 17 May 1220. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the traditional cleric in the coronation ceremony.[citation needed] | Who had taken control of London when Henry III was to be crowned? | {
"text": [
"French prince Louis"
],
"answer_start": [
245
]
} |
56e8e8bf0b45c0140094cd5a | Westminster_Abbey | Since the coronations in 1066 of both King Harold and William the Conqueror, coronations of English and British monarchs were held in the abbey. In 1216, Henry III was unable to exist crowned in London when he first came to the throne, because the French prince Louis had taken control of the city, and so the king was crowned in Gloucester Cathedral. This coronation was deemed by the Pope to exist improper, and a further coronation was held in the abbey on 17 May 1220. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the traditional cleric in the coronation ceremony.[citation needed] | Who deemed Henry III's coronation to be improper? | {
"text": [
"the Pope"
],
"answer_start": [
379
]
} |
56e8e8bf0b45c0140094cd5b | Westminster_Abbey | Since the coronations in 1066 of both King Harold and William the Conqueror, coronations of English and British monarchs were held in the abbey. In 1216, Henry III was unable to exist crowned in London when he first came to the throne, because the French prince Louis had taken control of the city, and so the king was crowned in Gloucester Cathedral. This coronation was deemed by the Pope to exist improper, and a further coronation was held in the abbey on 17 May 1220. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the traditional cleric in the coronation ceremony.[citation needed] | Who is the usual cleric for coronation ceremonies? | {
"text": [
"The Archbishop of Canterbury"
],
"answer_start": [
467
]
} |
56e8e97d99e8941900975eff | Westminster_Abbey | King Edward's Chair (or St Edward's Chair), the throne on which English and British sovereigns have been seated at the moment of coronation, is housed within the abbey and has been used at every coronation since 1308. From 1301 to 1996 (except for a short time in 1950 when it was temporarily stolen by Scottish nationalists), the chair also housed the Stone of Scone upon which the kings of Scots are crowned. Although the Stone is now kept in Scotland, in Edinburgh Castle, at future coronations it is intended that the Stone will be returned to St Edward's Chair for use during the coronation ceremony.[citation needed] | What is the name of the throne used for coronation? | {
"text": [
"King Edward's Chair"
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0
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56e8e97d99e8941900975f00 | Westminster_Abbey | King Edward's Chair (or St Edward's Chair), the throne on which English and British sovereigns have been seated at the moment of coronation, is housed within the abbey and has been used at every coronation since 1308. From 1301 to 1996 (except for a short time in 1950 when it was temporarily stolen by Scottish nationalists), the chair also housed the Stone of Scone upon which the kings of Scots are crowned. Although the Stone is now kept in Scotland, in Edinburgh Castle, at future coronations it is intended that the Stone will be returned to St Edward's Chair for use during the coronation ceremony.[citation needed] | What is another name for King Edward's Chair? | {
"text": [
"St Edward's Chair"
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"answer_start": [
24
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} |
56e8e97d99e8941900975f01 | Westminster_Abbey | King Edward's Chair (or St Edward's Chair), the throne on which English and British sovereigns have been seated at the moment of coronation, is housed within the abbey and has been used at every coronation since 1308. From 1301 to 1996 (except for a short time in 1950 when it was temporarily stolen by Scottish nationalists), the chair also housed the Stone of Scone upon which the kings of Scots are crowned. Although the Stone is now kept in Scotland, in Edinburgh Castle, at future coronations it is intended that the Stone will be returned to St Edward's Chair for use during the coronation ceremony.[citation needed] | Upon what are kings of Scots coronated? | {
"text": [
"the Stone of Scone"
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"answer_start": [
349
]
} |
56e8e97d99e8941900975f03 | Westminster_Abbey | King Edward's Chair (or St Edward's Chair), the throne on which English and British sovereigns have been seated at the moment of coronation, is housed within the abbey and has been used at every coronation since 1308. From 1301 to 1996 (except for a short time in 1950 when it was temporarily stolen by Scottish nationalists), the chair also housed the Stone of Scone upon which the kings of Scots are crowned. Although the Stone is now kept in Scotland, in Edinburgh Castle, at future coronations it is intended that the Stone will be returned to St Edward's Chair for use during the coronation ceremony.[citation needed] | Who had stolen the Stone of Scone? | {
"text": [
"Scottish nationalists"
],
"answer_start": [
303
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} |
56e8ea980b45c0140094cd61 | Westminster_Abbey | Westminster Abbey is a collegial church governed by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, as established by Royal charter of Queen Elizabeth I in 1560, which created it as the Collegiate Church of St Peter Westminster and a Royal Peculiar under the personal jurisdiction of the Sovereign. The members of the Chapter are the Dean and four canons residentiary, assisted by the Receiver General and Chapter Clerk. One of the canons is also Rector of St Margaret's Church, Westminster, and often holds also the post of Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. | What kind of church is Westminster Abbey? | {
"text": [
"collegiate church"
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"answer_start": [
23
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} |
56e8ea980b45c0140094cd62 | Westminster_Abbey | Westminster Abbey is a collegial church governed by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, as established by Royal charter of Queen Elizabeth I in 1560, which created it as the Collegiate Church of St Peter Westminster and a Royal Peculiar under the personal jurisdiction of the Sovereign. The members of the Chapter are the Dean and four canons residentiary, assisted by the Receiver General and Chapter Clerk. One of the canons is also Rector of St Margaret's Church, Westminster, and often holds also the post of Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. | Who created Westminster Abbey as the Collegiate Church of St Peter Westminster? | {
"text": [
"Queen Elizabeth I"
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"answer_start": [
125
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} |
56e8ea980b45c0140094cd63 | Westminster_Abbey | Westminster Abbey is a collegial church governed by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, as established by Royal charter of Queen Elizabeth I in 1560, which created it as the Collegiate Church of St Peter Westminster and a Royal Peculiar under the personal jurisdiction of the Sovereign. The members of the Chapter are the Dean and four canons residentiary, assisted by the Receiver General and Chapter Clerk. One of the canons is also Rector of St Margaret's Church, Westminster, and often holds also the post of Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. | Who governs the church? | {
"text": [
"the Dean and Chapter of Westminster"
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"answer_start": [
53
]
} |
56e8ea980b45c0140094cd64 | Westminster_Abbey | Westminster Abbey is a collegial church governed by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, as established by Royal charter of Queen Elizabeth I in 1560, which created it as the Collegiate Church of St Peter Westminster and a Royal Peculiar under the personal jurisdiction of the Sovereign. The members of the Chapter are the Dean and four canons residentiary, assisted by the Receiver General and Chapter Clerk. One of the canons is also Rector of St Margaret's Church, Westminster, and often holds also the post of Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. | Who are the members of the chapter of Westminster? | {
"text": [
"the Dean and four canons residentiary"
],
"answer_start": [
320
]
} |
56e8ea980b45c0140094cd65 | Westminster_Abbey | Westminster Abbey is a collegial church governed by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, as established by Royal charter of Queen Elizabeth I in 1560, which created it as the Collegiate Church of St Peter Westminster and a Royal Peculiar under the personal jurisdiction of the Sovereign. The members of the Chapter are the Dean and four canons residentiary, assisted by the Receiver General and Chapter Clerk. One of the canons is also Rector of St Margaret's Church, Westminster, and often holds also the post of Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. | Who assist the chapter of Westminster? | {
"text": [
"the Receiver General and Chapter Clerk"
],
"answer_start": [
371
]
} |
56e8ebd40b45c0140094cd6b | Westminster_Abbey | In addition to the Dean and canons, there are at present two full-time nonaged canons, one is precentor, and the other is sacrist. The office of Priest Vicar was created in the 1970s for those who assist the nonaged canons. Together with the clergy and Receiver General and Chapter Clerk, various lay officers constitute the college, including the Organist and Master of the Choristers, the Registrar, the Auditor, the Legal Secretary, the Surveyor of the Fabric, the Head Master of the choir school, the Keeper of the Muniments and the Clerk of the Works, as well as 12 lay vicars, 10 choristers and the High Steward and High Bailiff. | How many lay vicars are there? | {
"text": [
"12"
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564
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} |
56e8ebd40b45c0140094cd6c | Westminster_Abbey | In addition to the Dean and canons, there are at present two full-time nonaged canons, one is precentor, and the other is sacrist. The office of Priest Vicar was created in the 1970s for those who assist the nonaged canons. Together with the clergy and Receiver General and Chapter Clerk, various lay officers constitute the college, including the Organist and Master of the Choristers, the Registrar, the Auditor, the Legal Secretary, the Surveyor of the Fabric, the Head Master of the choir school, the Keeper of the Muniments and the Clerk of the Works, as well as 12 lay vicars, 10 choristers and the High Steward and High Bailiff. | How many choristers are there at the abbey? | {
"text": [
"10"
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579
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} |
56e8ebd40b45c0140094cd6e | Westminster_Abbey | In addition to the Dean and canons, there are at present two full-time nonaged canons, one is precentor, and the other is sacrist. The office of Priest Vicar was created in the 1970s for those who assist the nonaged canons. Together with the clergy and Receiver General and Chapter Clerk, various lay officers constitute the college, including the Organist and Master of the Choristers, the Registrar, the Auditor, the Legal Secretary, the Surveyor of the Fabric, the Head Master of the choir school, the Keeper of the Muniments and the Clerk of the Works, as well as 12 lay vicars, 10 choristers and the High Steward and High Bailiff. | When was the office of Priest Vicar created? | {
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"1970s"
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"answer_start": [
175
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} |
56e8ed4f0b45c0140094cd75 | Westminster_Abbey | Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relatives. Until the death of George II of Great Britain in 1760, most kings and queens were buried in the abbey, some notable exceptions being Henry VI, Edward IV, Henry VIII and Charles I who are buried in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. other exceptions include Richard III, now buried at Leicester Cathedral, and the de facto queen Lady Jane Grey, buried in the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London. Most monarchs and royals who died after 1760 are buried either in St George's Chapel or at Frogmore to the east of Windsor Castle.[citation needed] | Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of whom? | {
"text": [
"Edward the Confessor"
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"answer_start": [
56
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} |
56e8ed4f0b45c0140094cd76 | Westminster_Abbey | Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relatives. Until the death of George II of Great Britain in 1760, most kings and queens were buried in the abbey, some notable exceptions being Henry VI, Edward IV, Henry VIII and Charles I who are buried in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. other exceptions include Richard III, now buried at Leicester Cathedral, and the de facto queen Lady Jane Grey, buried in the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London. Most monarchs and royals who died after 1760 are buried either in St George's Chapel or at Frogmore to the east of Windsor Castle.[citation needed] | When did George II of Great Britain die? | {
"text": [
"1760"
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"answer_start": [
304
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} |
56e8ed4f0b45c0140094cd77 | Westminster_Abbey | Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relatives. Until the death of George II of Great Britain in 1760, most kings and queens were buried in the abbey, some notable exceptions being Henry VI, Edward IV, Henry VIII and Charles I who are buried in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. other exceptions include Richard III, now buried at Leicester Cathedral, and the de facto queen Lady Jane Grey, buried in the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London. Most monarchs and royals who died after 1760 are buried either in St George's Chapel or at Frogmore to the east of Windsor Castle.[citation needed] | Who was Edward the Confessor? | {
"text": [
"a royal saint"
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"answer_start": [
41
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} |
56e8ed4f0b45c0140094cd78 | Westminster_Abbey | Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relatives. Until the death of George II of Great Britain in 1760, most kings and queens were buried in the abbey, some notable exceptions being Henry VI, Edward IV, Henry VIII and Charles I who are buried in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. other exceptions include Richard III, now buried at Leicester Cathedral, and the de facto queen Lady Jane Grey, buried in the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London. Most monarchs and royals who died after 1760 are buried either in St George's Chapel or at Frogmore to the east of Windsor Castle.[citation needed] | Where was Henry VI buried? | {
"text": [
"St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle"
],
"answer_start": [
452
]
} |
56e8ed4f0b45c0140094cd79 | Westminster_Abbey | Henry III rebuilt the abbey in honour of a royal saint, Edward the Confessor, whose relics were placed in a shrine in the sanctuary. Henry III himself was interred nearby, as were many of the Plantagenet kings of England, their wives and other relatives. Until the death of George II of Great Britain in 1760, most kings and queens were buried in the abbey, some notable exceptions being Henry VI, Edward IV, Henry VIII and Charles I who are buried in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. other exceptions include Richard III, now buried at Leicester Cathedral, and the de facto queen Lady Jane Grey, buried in the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London. Most monarchs and royals who died after 1760 are buried either in St George's Chapel or at Frogmore to the east of Windsor Castle.[citation needed] | Where was Richard III buried? | {
"text": [
"Leicester Cathedral"
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"answer_start": [
542
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} |
56e8ee3299e8941900975f09 | Westminster_Abbey | From the Middle Ages, aristocrats were buried inside chapels, while monks and other people associated with the abbey were buried in the cloisters and other areas. One of these was Geoffrey Chaucer, who was buried here as he had apartments in the abbey where he was employed as master of the King's Works. other poets, writers and musicians were buried or memorialised around Chaucer in what became known as Poets' Corner. Abbey musicians such as Henry Purcell were also buried in their place of work.[citation needed] | Where were aristocrats buried from the Middle Ages? | {
"text": [
"inside chapels"
],
"answer_start": [
46
]
} |
56e8ee3299e8941900975f0a | Westminster_Abbey | From the Middle Ages, aristocrats were buried inside chapels, while monks and other people associated with the abbey were buried in the cloisters and other areas. One of these was Geoffrey Chaucer, who was buried here as he had apartments in the abbey where he was employed as master of the King's Works. other poets, writers and musicians were buried or memorialised around Chaucer in what became known as Poets' Corner. Abbey musicians such as Henry Purcell were also buried in their place of work.[citation needed] | Geoffrey Chaucer was employed as what? | {
"text": [
"master of the King's Works"
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"answer_start": [
277
]
} |
56e8ee3299e8941900975f0c | Westminster_Abbey | From the Middle Ages, aristocrats were buried inside chapels, while monks and other people associated with the abbey were buried in the cloisters and other areas. One of these was Geoffrey Chaucer, who was buried here as he had apartments in the abbey where he was employed as master of the King's Works. other poets, writers and musicians were buried or memorialised around Chaucer in what became known as Poets' Corner. Abbey musicians such as Henry Purcell were also buried in their place of work.[citation needed] | Henry Purcell was buried where? | {
"text": [
"in the abbey"
],
"answer_start": [
239
]
} |
56e8f03d0b45c0140094cd7f | Westminster_Abbey | Subsequently, it became one of Britain's most important honours to be buried or commemorated in the abbey. The practice of burying national figures in the abbey began under Oliver Cromwell with the burial of Admiral Robert Blake in 1657. The practice spread to include generals, admirals, politicians, doctors and scientists such as Isaac Newton, buried on 4 April 1727, and Charles Darwin, buried 26 April 1882. Another was William Wilberforce who led the movement to abolish slavery in the United Kingdom and the Plantations, buried on 3 August 1833. Wilberforce was buried in the north transept, close to his friend, the former Prime Minister, William Pitt.[citation needed] | Oliver Cromwell began buring national figures in the abbey starting with whom? | {
"text": [
"Admiral Robert Blake"
],
"answer_start": [
210
]
} |
56e8f03d0b45c0140094cd80 | Westminster_Abbey | Subsequently, it became one of Britain's most important honours to be buried or commemorated in the abbey. The practice of burying national figures in the abbey began under Oliver Cromwell with the burial of Admiral Robert Blake in 1657. The practice spread to include generals, admirals, politicians, doctors and scientists such as Isaac Newton, buried on 4 April 1727, and Charles Darwin, buried 26 April 1882. Another was William Wilberforce who led the movement to abolish slavery in the United Kingdom and the Plantations, buried on 3 August 1833. Wilberforce was buried in the north transept, close to his friend, the former Prime Minister, William Pitt.[citation needed] | Who was buried in the abbey on 4 April 1727? | {
"text": [
"Isaac Newton"
],
"answer_start": [
335
]
} |
56e8f03d0b45c0140094cd81 | Westminster_Abbey | Subsequently, it became one of Britain's most important honours to be buried or commemorated in the abbey. The practice of burying national figures in the abbey began under Oliver Cromwell with the burial of Admiral Robert Blake in 1657. The practice spread to include generals, admirals, politicians, doctors and scientists such as Isaac Newton, buried on 4 April 1727, and Charles Darwin, buried 26 April 1882. Another was William Wilberforce who led the movement to abolish slavery in the United Kingdom and the Plantations, buried on 3 August 1833. Wilberforce was buried in the north transept, close to his friend, the former Prime Minister, William Pitt.[citation needed] | Who was buried in the abbey on 26 April 1882? | {
"text": [
"Charles Darwin"
],
"answer_start": [
377
]
} |
56e8f03d0b45c0140094cd82 | Westminster_Abbey | Subsequently, it became one of Britain's most important honours to be buried or commemorated in the abbey. The practice of burying national figures in the abbey began under Oliver Cromwell with the burial of Admiral Robert Blake in 1657. The practice spread to include generals, admirals, politicians, doctors and scientists such as Isaac Newton, buried on 4 April 1727, and Charles Darwin, buried 26 April 1882. Another was William Wilberforce who led the movement to abolish slavery in the United Kingdom and the Plantations, buried on 3 August 1833. Wilberforce was buried in the north transept, close to his friend, the former Prime Minister, William Pitt.[citation needed] | Who was buried in the abbey on 3 August 1833? | {
"text": [
"William Wilberforce"
],
"answer_start": [
427
]
} |
56e8f03d0b45c0140094cd83 | Westminster_Abbey | Subsequently, it became one of Britain's most important honours to be buried or commemorated in the abbey. The practice of burying national figures in the abbey began under Oliver Cromwell with the burial of Admiral Robert Blake in 1657. The practice spread to include generals, admirals, politicians, doctors and scientists such as Isaac Newton, buried on 4 April 1727, and Charles Darwin, buried 26 April 1882. Another was William Wilberforce who led the movement to abolish slavery in the United Kingdom and the Plantations, buried on 3 August 1833. Wilberforce was buried in the north transept, close to his friend, the former Prime Minister, William Pitt.[citation needed] | Who was buried next to William Wilberforce? | {
"text": [
"William Pitt"
],
"answer_start": [
649
]
} |
56e8f1fb0b45c0140094cd89 | Westminster_Abbey | During the early 20th century it became increasingly common to entomb cremated remains rather than coffins in the abbey. In 1905 the actor Sir Henry Irving was cremated and his ashes buried in Westminster Abbey, thereby becoming the first person ever to be cremated prior to interment at the abbey. The majority of interments at the Abbey are of cremated remains, but some burials still take place - Frances Challen, wife of the Rev Sebastian Charles, Canon of Westminster, was buried alongside her husband in the south choir aisle in 2014. Members of the Percy Family have a family vault, The Northumberland Vault, in St Nicholas's chapel within the abbey. | In the early 20th century it became more common to bury what kind of remains? | {
"text": [
"cremated"
],
"answer_start": [
68
]
} |
56e8f1fb0b45c0140094cd8a | Westminster_Abbey | During the early 20th century it became increasingly common to entomb cremated remains rather than coffins in the abbey. In 1905 the actor Sir Henry Irving was cremated and his ashes buried in Westminster Abbey, thereby becoming the first person ever to be cremated prior to interment at the abbey. The majority of interments at the Abbey are of cremated remains, but some burials still take place - Frances Challen, wife of the Rev Sebastian Charles, Canon of Westminster, was buried alongside her husband in the south choir aisle in 2014. Members of the Percy Family have a family vault, The Northumberland Vault, in St Nicholas's chapel within the abbey. | In what year was Sir Henry Irving cremated? | {
"text": [
"1905"
],
"answer_start": [
122
]
} |
56e8f1fb0b45c0140094cd8b | Westminster_Abbey | During the early 20th century it became increasingly common to entomb cremated remains rather than coffins in the abbey. In 1905 the actor Sir Henry Irving was cremated and his ashes buried in Westminster Abbey, thereby becoming the first person ever to be cremated prior to interment at the abbey. The majority of interments at the Abbey are of cremated remains, but some burials still take place - Frances Challen, wife of the Rev Sebastian Charles, Canon of Westminster, was buried alongside her husband in the south choir aisle in 2014. Members of the Percy Family have a family vault, The Northumberland Vault, in St Nicholas's chapel within the abbey. | Who was buried in the south choir aisle in 2014? | {
"text": [
"Frances Challen"
],
"answer_start": [
398
]
} |
56e8f1fb0b45c0140094cd8c | Westminster_Abbey | During the early 20th century it became increasingly common to entomb cremated remains rather than coffins in the abbey. In 1905 the actor Sir Henry Irving was cremated and his ashes buried in Westminster Abbey, thereby becoming the first person ever to be cremated prior to interment at the abbey. The majority of interments at the Abbey are of cremated remains, but some burials still take place - Frances Challen, wife of the Rev Sebastian Charles, Canon of Westminster, was buried alongside her husband in the south choir aisle in 2014. Members of the Percy Family have a family vault, The Northumberland Vault, in St Nicholas's chapel within the abbey. | What family has the Northumberland Vault? | {
"text": [
"Percy Family"
],
"answer_start": [
554
]
} |
56e8f2c599e8941900975f14 | Westminster_Abbey | In the floor, just inside the great west door, in the centre of the nave, is the tomb of The Unknown Warrior, an unidentified British soldier killed on a European battlefield during the First World War. He was buried in the abbey on 11 November 1920. This grave is the only one in the abbey on which it is forbidden to walk.[citation needed] | When was The Unknown Warrior buried? | {
"text": [
"11 November 1920"
],
"answer_start": [
233
]
} |
56e8f34d99e8941900975f1b | Westminster_Abbey | At the east end of the Lady Chapel is a memorial chapel to the airmen of the RAF who were killed in the second World War. It incorporates a memorial window to the Battle of Britain, which replaces an earlier Tudor stained glass window destroyed in the war. | Where is the memorial chapel of the airmen of the RAF? | {
"text": [
"At the east end of the Lady Chapel"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56e8f34d99e8941900975f1d | Westminster_Abbey | At the east end of the Lady Chapel is a memorial chapel to the airmen of the RAF who were killed in the second World War. It incorporates a memorial window to the Battle of Britain, which replaces an earlier Tudor stained glass window destroyed in the war. | The memorial chapel of the airmen of the RAF has a window for what? | {
"text": [
"the Battle of Britain"
],
"answer_start": [
159
]
} |
56e8f34d99e8941900975f1e | Westminster_Abbey | At the east end of the Lady Chapel is a memorial chapel to the airmen of the RAF who were killed in the second World War. It incorporates a memorial window to the Battle of Britain, which replaces an earlier Tudor stained glass window destroyed in the war. | The window for the Battle of Britain replaced what that was destroyed? | {
"text": [
"Tudor stained glass window"
],
"answer_start": [
208
]
} |
56e8f3ff99e8941900975f23 | Westminster_Abbey | On Saturday September 6, 1997 the formal, though not "state" Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held. It was a royal ceremonial funeral including royal pageantry and Anglican funeral liturgy. A Second Public service was held on Sunday at the demand of the people. The burial occurred privately later the like day. Diana's former husband, sons, mother, siblings, a close friend, and a clergyman were present. Diana's body was clothed in a black long-sleeved dress designed by Catherine Walker, which she had chosen some weeks before. A set of rosary beads was placed in her hands, a gift she had received from Mother Teresa. Her grave is on the grounds of her family estate, Althorp, on a private island.[citation needed] | When was the formal funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales? | {
"text": [
"Saturday September 6, 1997"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
56e8f3ff99e8941900975f24 | Westminster_Abbey | On Saturday September 6, 1997 the formal, though not "state" Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held. It was a royal ceremonial funeral including royal pageantry and Anglican funeral liturgy. A Second Public service was held on Sunday at the demand of the people. The burial occurred privately later the like day. Diana's former husband, sons, mother, siblings, a close friend, and a clergyman were present. Diana's body was clothed in a black long-sleeved dress designed by Catherine Walker, which she had chosen some weeks before. A set of rosary beads was placed in her hands, a gift she had received from Mother Teresa. Her grave is on the grounds of her family estate, Althorp, on a private island.[citation needed] | When was a second public service held for Princess Diana? | {
"text": [
"Sunday"
],
"answer_start": [
234
]
} |
56e8f3ff99e8941900975f25 | Westminster_Abbey | On Saturday September 6, 1997 the formal, though not "state" Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held. It was a royal ceremonial funeral including royal pageantry and Anglican funeral liturgy. A Second Public service was held on Sunday at the demand of the people. The burial occurred privately later the like day. Diana's former husband, sons, mother, siblings, a close friend, and a clergyman were present. Diana's body was clothed in a black long-sleeved dress designed by Catherine Walker, which she had chosen some weeks before. A set of rosary beads was placed in her hands, a gift she had received from Mother Teresa. Her grave is on the grounds of her family estate, Althorp, on a private island.[citation needed] | Who designed Diana's dress? | {
"text": [
"Catherine Walker"
],
"answer_start": [
481
]
} |
56e8f3ff99e8941900975f26 | Westminster_Abbey | On Saturday September 6, 1997 the formal, though not "state" Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was held. It was a royal ceremonial funeral including royal pageantry and Anglican funeral liturgy. A Second Public service was held on Sunday at the demand of the people. The burial occurred privately later the like day. Diana's former husband, sons, mother, siblings, a close friend, and a clergyman were present. Diana's body was clothed in a black long-sleeved dress designed by Catherine Walker, which she had chosen some weeks before. A set of rosary beads was placed in her hands, a gift she had received from Mother Teresa. Her grave is on the grounds of her family estate, Althorp, on a private island.[citation needed] | Who gave Diana the rosary beads? | {
"text": [
"Mother Teresa"
],
"answer_start": [
615
]
} |
56e8f4ab0b45c0140094cd93 | Westminster_Abbey | Westminster School and Westminster Abbey Choir School are also in the precincts of the abbey. It was natural for the conditioned and literate monks to be entrusted with education, and Benedictine monks were required by the Pope to maintain a charity school in 1179. The Choir School educates and trains the choirboys who sing for services in the Abbey. | What are also in the precincts of Westminster Abbey? | {
"text": [
"Westminster School and Westminster Abbey Choir School"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56e8f4ab0b45c0140094cd94 | Westminster_Abbey | Westminster School and Westminster Abbey Choir School are also in the precincts of the abbey. It was natural for the conditioned and literate monks to be entrusted with education, and Benedictine monks were required by the Pope to maintain a charity school in 1179. The Choir School educates and trains the choirboys who sing for services in the Abbey. | Who required the Benedictine monks to maintain a charity school? | {
"text": [
"the Pope"
],
"answer_start": [
215
]
} |
56e8f4ab0b45c0140094cd95 | Westminster_Abbey | Westminster School and Westminster Abbey Choir School are also in the precincts of the abbey. It was natural for the conditioned and literate monks to be entrusted with education, and Benedictine monks were required by the Pope to maintain a charity school in 1179. The Choir School educates and trains the choirboys who sing for services in the Abbey. | When were the Benedictine monks required to maintain a charity school? | {
"text": [
"1179"
],
"answer_start": [
256
]
} |
56e8f4ab0b45c0140094cd96 | Westminster_Abbey | Westminster School and Westminster Abbey Choir School are also in the precincts of the abbey. It was natural for the conditioned and literate monks to be entrusted with education, and Benedictine monks were required by the Pope to maintain a charity school in 1179. The Choir School educates and trains the choirboys who sing for services in the Abbey. | The choirboys of the abbey are trained where? | {
"text": [
"Westminster Abbey Choir School"
],
"answer_start": [
23
]
} |
56e8f5740b45c0140094cd9b | Westminster_Abbey | The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was revoiced and incorporated in the new scheme. The two organ cases, designed in the later 19th century by John Loughborough Pearson, were re-instated and coloured in 1959. | Who built the organ? | {
"text": [
"Harrison & Harrison"
],
"answer_start": [
23
]
} |
56e8f5740b45c0140094cd9c | Westminster_Abbey | The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was revoiced and incorporated in the new scheme. The two organ cases, designed in the later 19th century by John Loughborough Pearson, were re-instated and coloured in 1959. | When was the organ built? | {
"text": [
"1937"
],
"answer_start": [
46
]
} |
56e8f5740b45c0140094cd9d | Westminster_Abbey | The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was revoiced and incorporated in the new scheme. The two organ cases, designed in the later 19th century by John Loughborough Pearson, were re-instated and coloured in 1959. | When was the organ first used? | {
"text": [
"the coronation of King George VI"
],
"answer_start": [
133
]
} |
56e8f5740b45c0140094cd9e | Westminster_Abbey | The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was revoiced and incorporated in the new scheme. The two organ cases, designed in the later 19th century by John Loughborough Pearson, were re-instated and coloured in 1959. | What was included in the new organ from the previous Hill organ of 1848? | {
"text": [
"pipework"
],
"answer_start": [
172
]
} |
56e8f5740b45c0140094cd9f | Westminster_Abbey | The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1937, then with four manuals and 84 speaking stops, and was used for the first time at the coronation of King George VI. Some pipework from the previous Hill organ of 1848 was revoiced and incorporated in the new scheme. The two organ cases, designed in the later 19th century by John Loughborough Pearson, were re-instated and coloured in 1959. | Who designed the two organ cases? | {
"text": [
"John Loughborough Pearson"
],
"answer_start": [
325
]
} |
56e8f62999e8941900975f30 | Westminster_Abbey | In 1982 and 1987, Harrison and Harrison enlarged the organ under the direction of the then abbey organist Simon Preston to admit an additional Lower Choir Organ and a Bombarde Organ: the current instrument now has five manuals and 109 speaking stops. In 2006, the console of the organ was refurbished by Harrison and Harrison, and space was prepared for two additional 16 ft stops on the Lower Choir Organ and the Bombarde Organ. One part of the instrument, the Celestial Organ, is currently not connected or playable. | What part of the organ is not connected or playable? | {
"text": [
"the Celestial Organ"
],
"answer_start": [
460
]
} |
56e8f6a899e8941900975f35 | Westminster_Abbey | The bells at the abbey were overhauled in 1971. The ring is now made up of ten bells, hung for change ringing, cast in 1971, by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, tuned to the notes: F#, E, D, C#, B, A, G, F#, E and D. The Tenor bell in D (588.5 Hz) has a weight of 30 cwt, 1 qtr, 15 lb (3403 lb or 1544 kg). | When were the bells overhauled? | {
"text": [
"1971"
],
"answer_start": [
42
]
} |
56e8f6a899e8941900975f36 | Westminster_Abbey | The bells at the abbey were overhauled in 1971. The ring is now made up of ten bells, hung for change ringing, cast in 1971, by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, tuned to the notes: F#, E, D, C#, B, A, G, F#, E and D. The Tenor bell in D (588.5 Hz) has a weight of 30 cwt, 1 qtr, 15 lb (3403 lb or 1544 kg). | How many bells make up the abbey ring? | {
"text": [
"Ten"
],
"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
56e8f6a899e8941900975f37 | Westminster_Abbey | The bells at the abbey were overhauled in 1971. The ring is now made up of ten bells, hung for change ringing, cast in 1971, by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, tuned to the notes: F#, E, D, C#, B, A, G, F#, E and D. The Tenor bell in D (588.5 Hz) has a weight of 30 cwt, 1 qtr, 15 lb (3403 lb or 1544 kg). | When were the ten bells cast? | {
"text": [
"1971"
],
"answer_start": [
42
]
} |
56e8f6a899e8941900975f38 | Westminster_Abbey | The bells at the abbey were overhauled in 1971. The ring is now made up of ten bells, hung for change ringing, cast in 1971, by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, tuned to the notes: F#, E, D, C#, B, A, G, F#, E and D. The Tenor bell in D (588.5 Hz) has a weight of 30 cwt, 1 qtr, 15 lb (3403 lb or 1544 kg). | Who cast the abbey bells? | {
"text": [
"Whitechapel Bell Foundry"
],
"answer_start": [
132
]
} |
56e8f74999e8941900975f3d | Westminster_Abbey | In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, by Thomas Lester. The two service bells and the 1320 bell, along with a fourth little silver "dish bell", kept in the refectory, have been noted as being of historical importance by the Church Buildings Council of the Church of England. | Who cast the two service bells? | {
"text": [
"Robert Mot"
],
"answer_start": [
49
]
} |
56e8f74999e8941900975f3e | Westminster_Abbey | In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, by Thomas Lester. The two service bells and the 1320 bell, along with a fourth little silver "dish bell", kept in the refectory, have been noted as being of historical importance by the Church Buildings Council of the Church of England. | When were the two service bells cast? | {
"text": [
"1585 and 1598"
],
"answer_start": [
64
]
} |
56e8f74999e8941900975f3f | Westminster_Abbey | In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, by Thomas Lester. The two service bells and the 1320 bell, along with a fourth little silver "dish bell", kept in the refectory, have been noted as being of historical importance by the Church Buildings Council of the Church of England. | When was the Sanctus bell cast? | {
"text": [
"1738"
],
"answer_start": [
115
]
} |
56e8f74999e8941900975f40 | Westminster_Abbey | In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, by Thomas Lester. The two service bells and the 1320 bell, along with a fourth little silver "dish bell", kept in the refectory, have been noted as being of historical importance by the Church Buildings Council of the Church of England. | Who cast the Sanctus bell? | {
"text": [
"Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester"
],
"answer_start": [
123
]
} |
56e8f74999e8941900975f41 | Westminster_Abbey | In addition there are two service bells, cast by Robert Mot, in 1585 and 1598 respectively, a Sanctus bell cast in 1738 by Richard Phelps and Thomas Lester and two unused bells—one cast about 1320, by the successor to R de Wymbish, and a second cast in 1742, by Thomas Lester. The two service bells and the 1320 bell, along with a fourth little silver "dish bell", kept in the refectory, have been noted as being of historical importance by the Church Buildings Council of the Church of England. | Where is the "dish bell" kept? | {
"text": [
"in the refectory"
],
"answer_start": [
369
]
} |
56e8f8170b45c0140094cda5 | Westminster_Abbey | The chapter house was built concurrently with the east parts of the abbey under Henry III, between about 1245 and 1253. It was restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1872. The entrance is approached from the east cloister walk and includes a bivalent doorway with a large tympanum above. | Under whom was the chapter house built? | {
"text": [
"Henry III"
],
"answer_start": [
80
]
} |
56e8f8170b45c0140094cda7 | Westminster_Abbey | The chapter house was built concurrently with the east parts of the abbey under Henry III, between about 1245 and 1253. It was restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1872. The entrance is approached from the east cloister walk and includes a bivalent doorway with a large tympanum above. | Who restored the chapter house in 1872? | {
"text": [
"Sir George Gilbert Scott"
],
"answer_start": [
139
]
} |
56e8f8fa99e8941900975f47 | Westminster_Abbey | Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octangular chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octangular crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceiling. To the sides are blind arcading, remains of 14th-century paintings and numerous stone benches above which are innovatory large 4-light quatre-foiled windows. These are virtually contemporary with the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris. | What style is the octagonal chapter house? | {
"text": [
"Geometrical Gothic style"
],
"answer_start": [
127
]
} |
56e8f8fa99e8941900975f48 | Westminster_Abbey | Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octangular chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octangular crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceiling. To the sides are blind arcading, remains of 14th-century paintings and numerous stone benches above which are innovatory large 4-light quatre-foiled windows. These are virtually contemporary with the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris. | There is an octagonal what below the chapter house? | {
"text": [
"crypt"
],
"answer_start": [
170
]
} |
56e8f8fa99e8941900975f49 | Westminster_Abbey | Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octangular chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octangular crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceiling. To the sides are blind arcading, remains of 14th-century paintings and numerous stone benches above which are innovatory large 4-light quatre-foiled windows. These are virtually contemporary with the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris. | What kind of ceiling is in the chapter house? | {
"text": [
"vaulted"
],
"answer_start": [
218
]
} |
56e8f8fa99e8941900975f4a | Westminster_Abbey | Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octangular chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octangular crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceiling. To the sides are blind arcading, remains of 14th-century paintings and numerous stone benches above which are innovatory large 4-light quatre-foiled windows. These are virtually contemporary with the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris. | What kind of windows are in the chapter house? | {
"text": [
"4-light quatre-foiled windows"
],
"answer_start": [
362
]
} |
56e8f8fa99e8941900975f4b | Westminster_Abbey | Inner and outer vestibules lead to the octangular chapter house, which is of exceptional architectural purity. It is built in a Geometrical Gothic style with an octangular crypt below. A pier of eight shafts carries the vaulted ceiling. To the sides are blind arcading, remains of 14th-century paintings and numerous stone benches above which are innovatory large 4-light quatre-foiled windows. These are virtually contemporary with the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris. | The architecture of the chapter house is contemporary with what? | {
"text": [
"the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris"
],
"answer_start": [
431
]
} |
56e8f9f90b45c0140094cdad | Westminster_Abbey | The chapter house has an original mid-13th-century tiled pavement. A door within the vestibule dates from around 1050 and is believed to exist the oldest in England.[citation needed] The exterior includes flying buttresses added in the 14th century and a leaded tent-lantern roof on an iron frame designed by Scott. The Chapter house was originally used in the 13th century by Benedictine monks for daily meetings. It later became a meeting place of the King's Great Council and the Commons, predecessors of Parliament. | What kind of tiled pavement is in the chapter house? | {
"text": [
"mid-13th-century"
],
"answer_start": [
34
]
} |
56e8f9f90b45c0140094cdae | Westminster_Abbey | The chapter house has an original mid-13th-century tiled pavement. A door within the vestibule dates from around 1050 and is believed to exist the oldest in England.[citation needed] The exterior includes flying buttresses added in the 14th century and a leaded tent-lantern roof on an iron frame designed by Scott. The Chapter house was originally used in the 13th century by Benedictine monks for daily meetings. It later became a meeting place of the King's Great Council and the Commons, predecessors of Parliament. | A door in the vestible dates back to when? | {
"text": [
"1050"
],
"answer_start": [
113
]
} |
56e8f9f90b45c0140094cdb0 | Westminster_Abbey | The chapter house has an original mid-13th-century tiled pavement. A door within the vestibule dates from around 1050 and is believed to exist the oldest in England.[citation needed] The exterior includes flying buttresses added in the 14th century and a leaded tent-lantern roof on an iron frame designed by Scott. The Chapter house was originally used in the 13th century by Benedictine monks for daily meetings. It later became a meeting place of the King's Great Council and the Commons, predecessors of Parliament. | When were the exterior flying buttresses added? | {
"text": [
"the 14th century"
],
"answer_start": [
229
]
} |
56e8f9f90b45c0140094cdb1 | Westminster_Abbey | The chapter house has an original mid-13th-century tiled pavement. A door within the vestibule dates from around 1050 and is believed to exist the oldest in England.[citation needed] The exterior includes flying buttresses added in the 14th century and a leaded tent-lantern roof on an iron frame designed by Scott. The Chapter house was originally used in the 13th century by Benedictine monks for daily meetings. It later became a meeting place of the King's Great Council and the Commons, predecessors of Parliament. | Who else met in the chapter house? | {
"text": [
"King's Great Council and the Commons"
],
"answer_start": [
451
]
} |
56e8faa20b45c0140094cdb7 | Westminster_Abbey | The Pyx Chamber formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory. It dates to the later 11th century and was used as a monastic and royal treasury. The outer walls and circular piers are of 11th-century date, several of the capitals were enriched in the 12th century and the stone altar added in the 13th century. The term pyx refers to the boxwood chest in which coins were held and presented to a jury during the Trial of the Pyx, in which newly minted coins were presented to ensure they conformed to the required standards. | What formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory? | {
"text": [
"The Pyx Chamber"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56e8faa20b45c0140094cdb8 | Westminster_Abbey | The Pyx Chamber formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory. It dates to the later 11th century and was used as a monastic and royal treasury. The outer walls and circular piers are of 11th-century date, several of the capitals were enriched in the 12th century and the stone altar added in the 13th century. The term pyx refers to the boxwood chest in which coins were held and presented to a jury during the Trial of the Pyx, in which newly minted coins were presented to ensure they conformed to the required standards. | When does the Pyx Chamber date to? | {
"text": [
"the late 11th century"
],
"answer_start": [
75
]
} |
56e8faa20b45c0140094cdb9 | Westminster_Abbey | The Pyx Chamber formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory. It dates to the later 11th century and was used as a monastic and royal treasury. The outer walls and circular piers are of 11th-century date, several of the capitals were enriched in the 12th century and the stone altar added in the 13th century. The term pyx refers to the boxwood chest in which coins were held and presented to a jury during the Trial of the Pyx, in which newly minted coins were presented to ensure they conformed to the required standards. | When were newly minted coins presented to ensure they met standards? | {
"text": [
"the Trial of the Pyx"
],
"answer_start": [
407
]
} |
56e8fb1a0b45c0140094cdbf | Westminster_Abbey | The chapter house and Pyx Chamber at Westminster Abbey are in the guardianship of English Heritage, but under the care and management of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. English Heritage have funded a major programme of work on the chapter house, comprising repairs to the roof, gutters, stonework on the elevations and flying buttresses as well as repairs to the lead light. | The Pyx Chamber and chapter house are under guardianship of whom? | {
"text": [
"English Heritage"
],
"answer_start": [
82
]
} |
56e8fb1a0b45c0140094cdc0 | Westminster_Abbey | The chapter house and Pyx Chamber at Westminster Abbey are in the guardianship of English Heritage, but under the care and management of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. English Heritage have funded a major programme of work on the chapter house, comprising repairs to the roof, gutters, stonework on the elevations and flying buttresses as well as repairs to the lead light. | Who cares for and manages the Pyx Chamber and chapter house? | {
"text": [
"the Dean and Chapter of Westminster"
],
"answer_start": [
137
]
} |
56e8fb1a0b45c0140094cdc1 | Westminster_Abbey | The chapter house and Pyx Chamber at Westminster Abbey are in the guardianship of English Heritage, but under the care and management of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. English Heritage have funded a major programme of work on the chapter house, comprising repairs to the roof, gutters, stonework on the elevations and flying buttresses as well as repairs to the lead light. | English Heritage has funded what for the chapter house? | {
"text": [
"repairs"
],
"answer_start": [
262
]
} |
56e8fbad0b45c0140094cdc5 | Westminster_Abbey | The Westminster Abbey Museum is located in the 11th-century vaulted undercroft beneath the former monks' dormitory in Westminster Abbey. This is one of the oldest areas of the abbey, dating back almost to the foundation of the church by Edward the Confessor in 1065. This space has been used as a museum since 1908. | What is located in the vaulted undercroft beneath the monks' dormitory? | {
"text": [
"The Westminster Abbey Museum"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56e8fbad0b45c0140094cdc6 | Westminster_Abbey | The Westminster Abbey Museum is located in the 11th-century vaulted undercroft beneath the former monks' dormitory in Westminster Abbey. This is one of the oldest areas of the abbey, dating back almost to the foundation of the church by Edward the Confessor in 1065. This space has been used as a museum since 1908. | The area the museum occupies dates back to when? | {
"text": [
"1065"
],
"answer_start": [
261
]
} |
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