As part of the restoration, the abbey's top floor is being made into a gallery which will display items relating to its 800-year history, with new learning spaces created for educational groups to use.

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The recipient can accept the gift, or request to browse a gallery of same-priced items for an easy exchange (without the giver knowing).

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Check out the gallery above to see some of the of the items reclaimed and the charming history they have accumulated in their absence.

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