A place of welcome and inspiration for the 21st century New Exhibition State-of-the-art displays over two floors will tell the extraordinary histories of the Bar Convent using new technology, audio visual presentations, and striking graphics and 3D displays. Faith against the odds Visitors will explore: • The histories of Catholicism in England since the 17 Century • Issues of repression, persecution and religious intolerance • Attitudes towards different faiths still evident today. Margaret Clitherow lived in a house in York’s Shambles and was a well known recusant. Brought to trial by the Council of the North, she was tortured and brutally crushed to death for refusing to surrender her faith. http://asecretforest.typepad.com/.a/6a0133ec89b204970b0134801df444970c-pi A clever disguise Being a Catholic priest was a dangerous occupation and they worked in secret, often disguised as pedlars. The Bar Convent’s rare ‘Pedlar’s Vestment’ is being re-displayed and brought to life through a series of new illustrations. Women of Vision and Courage Stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things: the inspirational pioneering work of Mary Ward, her followers and successors. Mary Ward (1585–1645) Yorkshire-born inspirational pioneer of education for girls and the role of women in the church, founder of the Congregation of Jesus in 1609. FRANCES TERESA BALL TERESA DEASE MARY POYNTZ WINEFRID WIGMORE BARBARA BABTHORPE 1794–1861 1821–1889 1603–1667 1585–1657 1592–1654 Pioneer in Ireland and Beyond Pioneer in America MARY AIKENHEAD 1787–1858 INSPIRED BY MARY WARD Filmed Interviews with CJ Sisters Bringing the Painted Life to Life New reproductions of these iconic 50 paintings will be redisplayed, and brought to life with touch screen panels for detailed information. Illustration Style York-based illustrator, Nick Ellwood, brings historic scenes to life in an accessible and dynamic way. 1686 The House: The Bar Convent through the centuries 1792 1845 Calligraphy Style Mary Ward’s own hand has been interpreted in new calligraphy to enable greater legibility, whilst retaining the ‘feel’ of her original writings. Display of Collections Treasures from the Bar Convent collections will be displayed anew. The PERSECUTION TIMES Daily news of Catholic persecution from across Britain | 2d Flip Books DEATH FROM GAOL FEVER Facsimile Dorothy Vavasour, Mary Hutton and Anne Foster were imprisoned for being caught at Mass. DANGEROUS documents enable They all died of gaol fever in the Kidcote prison, Ouse Bridge, York. Catholics were always put in the worst cells at river-level. TIMES visitors to delve deeper for fascinating BURIED in Secret To be discovered as a P Anne Foster died holding her will, refusing an Anglican meant certain death. details. service and demanding Catholic burial. riest Eventually, her husband was allowed to take her body away, and he buried it secretly in the grave of the Catholic Earl of Northumberland. mas ho T CHILDREN’S TRAIL A Top Secret code- breaker trail extends the theme of Secrecy and Spies, encouraging children and families to explore, discover and enquire. New technology will enable visitors to explore individual interests and delve and research. Inspiration and Education Education has been at the heart of The Bar Convent for over 350 years. “we must have a school for our daughters” Sir Thomas Gascoigne, c.1686 When do you think the Ink Well and Quill were last used in The Bar Convent? Quills have been around since 1898 as a lightweight sports shoe for children. Consequatvel exerci vero vel ad ea aliquam. Wisi, nibh velit odio illum tincidunt in quis eu suscipit lobortis euismod? Tation luptatum augue, consectetuer facilisis nulla, praesent exercise. Newspaper clippings about the blast damage, 1942, showing damage to the West Wing and listing the dead. School memoires Day-life school around 1900: Louise Lecamp remembered. Then and Now: a 300-year Legacy Revealing the work of the community: CJ Sisters are still active today around the World. Accessible lift to first floor Entrance from main Improved building Access The Living HeritageMuseum entrance Project will improve access to all areas of SHOP & MUSEUM Entrance to shop & ADMISSIONS museum from main the exhibition and the entrance Bar Chapel for those with limited mobility. GROUND FLOOR Main Entrance SHOP PLAN Bar Convent Museum - Phase 4 1:50 @ A3 Ground Floor SHOP Plan SCALE DATE DRAWN BY 1:50 @ A3 13.10.2014 PA DRAWING NUMBER REVISION BCM_GF_SHOP - Note: ALL DIMENSIONS TO BE CHECKED ON SITE BEFORE ANY CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES DO NOT SCALE FROM THIS DRAWING Enhanced Visitor Facilities • Improved reception and orientation • Improved and extended toilet facilities • Dedicated rooms for groups and schools • Improved signage and orientation Will transform and enhance a visit to The Bar Convent for a wider range of visitors. Note on image use: Images are currently being purchased for use in the exhibition. Images contained in this presentation are © Bridgeman Art Library, Shutterstock, the British Library, York Civic Trust, Paula Atkinson and members of The Bar Convent..