Commemorative plaque 59371

This blue commemorative plaque records: Blackfriars Art Centre This Dominican Friary, partly dating from the13th century, and rebuilt in 1309, was the refectory of the order of Blackfriars. They were known as Shodfriars because they wore sandals rather than walking barefoot. King Edward 1 was entertained here by the friars. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the building fell into a long decline and in the 1930s was acquired by the Boston Preservation Trust. During the early 1960s local arts groups raised funds to build a little theatre which opened in 1966. The building continued to evolve and is now a focal point for the town’s cultural activities. The Boston Preservation Trust Recorded plaque organisation: The Boston Preservation Trust.

The Blackfriars Art Centre occupies a site with origins dating back to the 13th century, serving as a Dominican Friary that hosted King Edward I; after the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it was preserved and transformed into a cultural hub by local arts groups in the mid-20th century.