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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...

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...

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...

An unassuming box in our archives has yielded a unique and fascinating discovery.

This year, for the first time, The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre is excited to be taking part in the theatrical spectacle that is York Mystery Plays Festival. Every 4 years the streets of York are transformed into an immersive historic stage as part of a local...