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Treasures of The Bar Convent
Step inside the UK’s oldest living convent to explore Treasures of The Bar Convent, a powerful new permanent exhibition revealing [...]
Mary Ward for Saint
Mary Ward For Saint! Help us with our cause to have the trailblazer Yorkshire woman Mary Ward (1585–1645) declared a [...]
Medieval York
Join us as we delve into Medieval York. See the most spectacular Arma Christi medieval scroll in the world- depicting [...]
Colour at the Convent
Take inspiration from the craftsmanship and intricate detail within the collections on display to create your own artwork. This mindful [...]
York Georgian Festival
Did you know that Catholicism was illegal during much of the Georgian period? Take a ‘Georgian Festival’ self-led tour of [...]
The Gunpowder Plot: York's Untold Story
Context. Conspiracy. Consequence. Experience a unique retelling of one of the most dramatic events in British history- in the city [...]
Treasures of The Bar Convent
Step inside the UK’s oldest living convent to explore Treasures of The Bar Convent, a powerful new permanent exhibition revealing [...]
Mary Ward for Saint
Mary Ward For Saint! Help us with our cause to have the trailblazer Yorkshire woman Mary Ward (1585–1645) declared a [...]
Medieval York
Join us as we delve into Medieval York. See the most spectacular Arma Christi medieval scroll in the world- depicting [...]
Colour at the Convent
Take inspiration from the craftsmanship and intricate detail within the collections on display to create your own artwork. This mindful [...]
York Georgian Festival
Did you know that Catholicism was illegal during much of the Georgian period? Take a ‘Georgian Festival’ self-led tour of [...]
The Gunpowder Plot: York's Untold Story
Context. Conspiracy. Consequence. Experience a unique retelling of one of the most dramatic events in British history- in the city [...]
Blog
The Life of a CJ Sister
At the Bar Convent, we often share the stories of our founders. Pioneers like Mary Ward navigated an unpredictable world. However, our history lives beyond the archives. We are, after all, a living heritage centre. This work continues through women who call the Bar...
Revealing York’s World Class Medieval Scroll
An unassuming box in our archives has yielded a unique and fascinating discovery.