Histories

What Became of the Monks and Nuns at the Dissolution?

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  • ABBEYS AND PRIORIES

    Find out more about England’s medieval monasteries, and uncover the stories of those who lived and prayed in them.

  • TUDORS: RELIGION

    The Tudor era witnessed the most sweeping religious changes in England since the arrival of Christianity, which affected every aspect of national life. 

  • THE MISBEHAVING MONKS OF HAILES ABBEY

    From visiting taverns to singing at the wrong pitch, the monks of Hailes Abbey couldn’t always meet the high standards expected of them.

  • MORE HISTORIES

    Delve into our history pages to discover more about our sites, how they have changed over time, and who made them what they are today.

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