Visitors are being invited to step back in time and uncover the fascinating story of one of Bridgwater’s most significant medieval sites at a new temporary exhibition opening at The Blake Museum.
The Bridgwater Franciscan Friary, curated by local historian and researcher Dr Hannah West, opens on Wednesday 5 August and runs until Saturday 5 September, offering a unique insight into the history of the town’s Grey Friars and their important role in medieval Bridgwater.
The exhibition explores some of the questions that have intrigued local historians for generations, including who the Grey Friars were, where the friary once stood, how large the site was and what life inside the friary may have been like.
Drawing upon research, the exhibition brings together historical evidence and interpretation to reveal the story of a religious community that was once an important part of Bridgwater’s landscape.
The exhibition will be on display at The Blake Museum, 5 Blake Street, Bridgwater, and is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3pm.
Admission is free, although donations to support the museum are welcome.
Whether you are interested in local history, archaeology, medieval life or simply discovering more about Bridgwater’s past, this exhibition offers a fascinating opportunity to explore a hidden part of the town’s heritage.
Blake Museum is a 16th-century house located in the heart of Bridgwater, a historic market town and port, first mentioned as Brugie in the Domesday Book of 1086.
The Museum was first opened to the public in 1926, and it is said that Robert Blake, the town’s most famous citizen, was born in the house in 1598.
For more information about Bridgwater Blake Museum, visit https.//www.bridgwatermuseum.org.uk