👉 A friary is a religious institution in England that was established by King Henry VI of England to provide education and training for priests, including those who would later become abbots. Prior to this, many monks had been sent to the monasteries in order to receive a higher degree or to be able to earn their living as a monk. The friaries were often associated with religious orders such as the Benedictines or Carmelites and provided educational opportunities for students who wanted to become priests, but
