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Bridlington Priory is one of the oldest Augustinian houses in England and a valuable Yorkshire heritage site. Priory 900, which this year celebrates 900 years since its foundation, has made it possible to organise ‘Celebrating the Heritage’, an ambitious Conference … Continue reading →

We have now passed the half-way milestone for the Priory 900 festival. We are delighted to have had so many opportunities to share the past, present and future of Bridlington Priory with so many different people, through informal gatherings, concerts, … Continue reading →

Priory 900 is in high spirits for the summer after a busy month of special events, and we are now looking forward to the Old Town Summer Festival. Continue reading →

May is now almost over, and we have received an excellent response to this month’s Priory 900 events - with plenty to look forward to in an action-packed June. Continue reading →

An auction of artworks inspired by and related to the Priory church, plus a free dramatic presentation in twelve scenes by Churches Together and the wider community. PLUS: craft workshops, making history, and Gilbert de Mouse! Continue reading →

Time seems to be flying by, and we are now well into the Priory 900 season! The first of our workshops have now taken place, and we have had a very encouraging response from participants. Continue reading →

Priory 900 enjoyed a successful and promising launch this weekend. John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, presided at the atmospheric communion service for Palm Sunday, which was attended by over 400 people. Continue reading →

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is to formally open the Priory 900 festival and will preside at the Palm Sunday Communion Service on Sunday 24th March 2013. The service will be followed by an informal ‘launch ceremony’ with the Wold Top Brewery’s Priory 900 Beer and other refreshments. Continue reading →