The Abbey, as it is and as it will be - The nave and west door of Westminster have recently been closed to allow carpenters and furnishers to start work preparing for the Coronation. Between now and June all will be altered. In the nave the altar, Chairs, carpets and everything but the tomb of the unknown warrior will be cleared away. Along its whole length. from the west door to the choir, stands will be built facing inwards to enclose the aisle where the queen will walk in procession to and from the central coronation ceremony. In the transepts (the two arms of the abbey) two vast auditoriums will be built. December 03, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Photo).