Convent Of Poor Clares, Religious convent in Woodchester, England.
The Convent of Poor Clares features a main house from the 17th century with extensive additions constructed between 1861 and 1869 by architect Charles Francis Hansom.
The convent housed French exiled nuns who merged with local Franciscan sisters in 1904, maintaining a community of 30 members through World War II.
The nuns managed an agricultural enterprise with vegetable gardens, orchards, beehives, and livestock while producing five million altar breads annually for income.
The former religious residence has transformed into a hotel, restaurant, and music venue, preserving the Grade II listed building for contemporary use.
The convent's library collection of 485 titles, dating from the 16th to 19th centuries, now resides at Durham University Library.
Location: Woodchester
GPS coordinates: 51.71107,-2.23446
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:59
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