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Dominicans were forbidden to own buildings and land, but such property could be held in trust for them. Such was the case with
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The buildings now house a range of craft workshops and a restaurant owned by Andy Hook with head chef Chris
Wardale. Blackfriars also houses an exhibition, which describes the history of Blackfriars. The large grassed courtyard contrasts with the busy city life that surrounds it. The Tanners Guild
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The guilds carried out extensive changes to adapt the cloistered buildings to their own use. This was carried out in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Between 1709 and 1739 many further alterations were made, such as providing new windows and altering floor levels. Some of the guilds, such as
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