Ysgol Friars, Secondary school in Bangor, Wales.
Ysgol Friars is a secondary school in Bangor, north Wales, taking students from age 11 to 18. The site sits on Lon Y Bryn and comprises buildings used for both lessons and other school activities.
Geoffrey Glyn founded the school in 1557 on the grounds of a Dominican friary that had been dissolved in the previous century. A royal charter granted by Elizabeth I shortly after gave the school formal protection and secured its future.
The school teaches in both English and Welsh, reflecting the everyday reality of this part of north Wales where Welsh is still widely spoken. For many students here, moving between the two languages is simply part of daily life.
Because it is a working school, the site is not open to the general public and visitors should respect any access rules in place. Those wanting to see the building can view it from the public pavement along Lon Y Bryn.
The word "Friars" in the school's name is a direct reference to the Dominican monks who once lived and prayed on this same ground. The name has been carried forward for centuries, quietly linking the school to a medieval religious community that no longer exists.
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