The modest item has been revealed it is the only known item to have survived from the raids on Catholic properties conducted in 1606, following the discovery of the plot in November 1605
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Fr Oldcorne went to St Peter’s School in York and was friends with the Gunpowder Plotters Guy Fawkes and brothers Christopher and John Wright. Special Collections Manager, Dr Hannah Thomas, has carried the new research and has discovered that the crucifix is the only known item to have survived the raids on the Catholic houses in the wake of the Gunpowder Plot in 1606.Dr Thomas said, “This is one of the most remarkable items in our possession and on display in the Bar Convent’s exhibition.
“The search at Hindlip lasted an incredible 12 days, and for most of that time Fr Oldcorne remained hidden in a tiny concealed room, in fear for his life.
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