The Coronation Chair is one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world and has been the centrepiece of coronations for more than 700 years. But over time it's suffered damage, including graffiti carved by schoolboys in the 18th and 19th centuries. One notorious visitor even carved the words ‘P. Abbott slept in this chair 5-6 July 1800’. Find out more about the Chair’s fascinating history ⤵️ | Westminster Abbey