1941-05-13 — Page 44

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THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 13, 1941:

it's mor

Library, Supes

PARLIAMENT'S

Big Ben, damaged, but still chiming out the time for Lon. doners and the B.8.C.

WESTMINSTER ABBEY INTACT STRUCTURALLY

SURROUNDED BY RUINS, West Minis- ter Abbey to-day is structurally intact.

Examination shows that the roof was not irretrievably damaged and the organ, one of the finest in the country, is undamaged.

Four of the ancient stone arches.

of the Little Cloister have bren damaged by fire.

Abbey music, the library and priceless parchments, and also the famous Coronation Stone. had been removed some time ago to places of safety.

Yesterday, when workmen were buey putting a temporary cover over a hole in the roof. was the anniversary of the Coronation.

Where Their Majesties the King

robes beneath a lantern which is ;

The seats then occupied by

Peers and Peeresses and high