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NEW research into a crucifix belonging to a friend of Guy Fawkes has found it is the only surviving item from the raids following the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.

Special collections manager at Bar Convent, Dr Hannah Thomas, carried out the research into the crucifix belonging to York priest, Father Edward Oldcorne, who was hanged, drawn and quartered in the aftermath of the Gunpowder Plot.

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