Question
If you wanted to see an original copy of the magna carta, what city might you visit?
Answer
London, Lincoln or Salisbury in the UK
- Q:What is the Magna Carta? A:The Magna Carta is a document signed by King John of England in 1215 which established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial.
- Q: Where can I see a original copy of the Magna Carta? A:There are four surviving copies of the original Magna Carta, three of which are in the UK: one in the British Library in London, one in Lincoln Cathedral and one in Salisbury Cathedral.