Medieval History
An ancient church in Beverley that dates back to the 12th Century has given the BBC access to a secret room hidden behind its altar.
The room inside St Mary's Church contains some unusual artefacts that would not be normally found inside a parish church including a scold's bridle, which was an iron muzzle used as a form of punishment, and an elaborate maiden's garland from the 17th Century.
Click here to see the video from the BBC
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Medieval History
Medieval artefacts hidden in church?s secret room
The room inside St Mary's Church contains some unusual artefacts that would not be normally found inside a parish church including a scold's bridle, which was an iron muzzle used as a form of punishment, and an elaborate maiden's garland from the 17th Century.
Click here to see the video from the BBC
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