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Plan of the old Dunstable Priory

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Dunstable Priory was founded by King Henry I in 1131 and became in 1259 became home to an order Dominican friars, known as black friars because of the colour of their costumes, who ruled over the town. The priors had a gaol, possessed the power of life and death, and sat as judges with the king's justices. They acted with great cruelty, as in the story, causing much unrest in the town.

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25th May 2005 by Diane Earl

Subjects:
Citizenship, English, History, Religious Education

Key Stages:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Keywords:
Priory, Dunstable, Myth

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