The Gunpowder Plot: York’s Untold Story
Context. Conspiracy. Consequence. 16 September- 05 December This Autumn, experience a unique retelling of one of the most dramatic events in British history- in the city where it all began. Set against the turbulent backdrop of post- reformation York, The...
The Next Hot Trend Might Just Be ‘Nun Girl Summer’
A Sister shared her rules to try it without joining a convent. By Amy Glover Huffpost Yes, some Gen Z trends, like obscure internet slang, are the kind of thing you’d expect from a younger generation. But others – like a rise in birdwatching and a newfound fixation on...
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...