Ysgol Friars, Secondary school in Bangor, Wales.
The school buildings spread across a modern campus on Lon Y Bryn, featuring dedicated spaces for academic studies and extracurricular activities.
Geoffrey Glyn established the institution in 1557 on the grounds of a former Dominican friary, making it the second oldest existing school in Wales.
The school maintains a dual language educational environment, where students learn both English and Welsh, reflecting the regional linguistic heritage.
Located at coordinates 53.2178, -4.1519, the school accepts students from ages 11 to 18 and operates under the Gwynedd local authority system.
The institution received its official recognition through letters patent from Elizabeth I in 1561, four years after its initial foundation.
Location: Bangor
Inception: 1557
Founders: Geoffrey Glyn
Website: http://friars.gwynedd.sch.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.21780,-4.15190
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:50
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