HISTORIC LIBRARY
The library collection of Rare Books ranges from 1508‒1850. It gives remarkable insight into the historical and religious context in which they were written, published, distributed and used when Catholicism was illegal in England and Wales. They also reveal how the founding women used the books to establish the teachings of their own religious order despite it also being suppressed by the Catholic Church. You can see the library from the exhibition. Access is by appointment only.
Research enquiries and visits
If you would like to make a research appointment to use the collections, please email research@barconvent.co.uk or use the adjacent form,stating your area of interest and how the Bar Convent’s collections will be of relevance to your work. Student applications should be accompanied by a letter of support from an academic supervisor.
Please note that this is a private collection, and as such, access is not guaranteed. If a visit is not possible, the Collections Team are able to carry out some research on your behalf, please get in touch to discuss your needs.
