Did you know that our archives are here on Twitter too? If you're not following the exploits of the lovely Dr Thomas over at Bar Convent Special Collections, we'd recommend it - especially if you're a history fan! #nuntastic #librarytwitter #twitterstorians

In 1695 our home faced the wrath of an anti-Catholic mob. The terrified sisters prayed to St Michael for protection. Legend has it that he appeared above the house, frightening back the mob. An image of St Michael still hangs above our front door today. #catholic #museumfromhome

Our beautiful, peaceful gardens are the perfect place to enjoy tea, coffee, lovely baked goods, a spot of lunch and this glorious sunshine. Come along and say hello!☀️ ✨ Visit York ✨ #FeelatHomeinYork

🙌 Our award-winning guesthouse is reopening! 🙌 From Monday 20 July, we will be welcoming back our valued visitors and taking bookings for our special midweek offer- don't miss it! For more info > bar-convent.org.uk #GoodToGo #FeelatHomeinYork #OnlyinYork ✨ Visit York ✨

The Bar Convent, England’s oldest living convent, that reopens from September. The Hidden Chapel, built in secrecy during the English Reformation, is an example of how devout Catholics continued to worship at a time when their religion was still illegal and punishable by death.

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The rare George & Arthur Maw tiled floor created in 1867 at Bar Convent in York, England's oldest living convent. One of only two surviving examples of this assemblage of tiles, the floor was originally made for the religious order of sisters living in the Grade 1 listed convent.

There's no better place for #hundreds of #Angels to be on #display The Bar Convent #York which is playing homage to the #Archangel #Michael see #online The Yorkshire Post Marisa Cashill #Christmas2020 a time to reflect and #pray for a better #future #NewYear2021.

*gasp* TWO nominations! 🤯🌟 And this one for 'Going The Extra Mile'... we couldn't be more thrilled. Best of luck to all the other #loveyork nominees and thank you to ✨ Visit York ✨ for organising 💕

If you missed Sr Patricia's digital lecture on the Painted Life of Mary Ward this week, we have good news for you! A recording is now available over on YouTube 📽️ youtu.be/XSmBtlpJguE #marywardweek #catholictwitter #marywardschool Loreto Schools IRL

Dear Paul Scully, we need you to save our sector. In the next hour, we apologise if your Twitter feed goes a bit bonkers but these are the diverse voices and stories of some of the businesses and couples who are desperate to be included in the 22nd Feb roadmap. #whataboutweddings

Rapid testing combined with vaccinations are our way out of the pandemic, it’s no doubt. We conducted in depth case studies and 80% of couples would be happy to have rapid testing on arrival, allowing for a safe, secure & covid free event. Event workers know how to get this done

This 👇! Testing is a viable solution and option! It’s required for travel and is being implemented in more workplaces so why not weddings? What About Weddings #whataboutweddings Paul Scully

Great idea for half term.... 🍋🍋🍋 The Bar Convent yorkpress.co.uk/news/19079836.…

🥳🎉🍾🥂🌟🤯 💕 We can't believe it!!! 💕 Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who voted for us - and congratulations to York Dungeon and The Blue Bell!

The absolutely stunning historic library of the oldest living convent in England, Bar Convent in York. A major cataloguing project will reveal the rare and historically significant collection of books to the world. #ThePhotoHour

Dr Hannah Thomas with a True Cross relic, displayed in an ornate reliquary case made of silver gilt, precious stones and crystal, at The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre, as the convent marks Easter with the discovery of previously unseen authentication & provenance documents.

Artist Ails McGee puts the finishing touches to 'Peace on Earth' an installation made of hundreds of origami doves, on display below the ornate domed roof of the 18th-century chapel in the Bar Convent in York. #BarConvent #ThePhotoHour

Todays The Yorkshire Post front of #Artist Ails McGee puts the finishing touches to 'Peace on Earth' #art installation made of hundreds of #origami #doves on display under the ornate domed roof of the 18th-century chapel in the The Bar Convent #York Marisa Cashill @mikegauntdesign

#Artist Ails McGee puts the finishing touches to 'Peace on Earth' #art installation made of hundreds of #origami #doves on display under the ornate domed roof of the 18th-century chapel in the The Bar Convent #York The Yorkshire Post Marisa Cashill 𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕚𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝔼𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕠𝕣 @jonmillsphoto #Art