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The King's Speech

Ely Cathedral

Ely · United Kingdom  ·  Coronation rehearsal

The King's Speech filmed at Ely Cathedral, Ely. This cathedral in the Fens town stands in for Westminster Abbey during the coronation rehearsal. On screen it's Westminster Abbey.

Where to go

52.398611, 0.263889

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The King's Speech (2011)
On screen
Westminster Abbey
In real life
Ely Cathedral, Ely
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The King's Speech film at Ely Cathedral?
At 52.398611, 0.263889 in Ely. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Ely Cathedral?
Access not confirmed.
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