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Cuthbert and Lindisfarne Island
Cuthbert was a monk and bishop who lived during some of the most important and exciting times in the history of medieval Christianity.
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Historic British Cathedrals - Durham
Durham Cathedral stands like a enormous fortress overlooking the small city of Durham. It is a World Heritage Site and is one of the great historic treasures of England.
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Explore England - Northumberland - Lindisfarne
Holy Island - Lindisfarne was invaded by the Vikings and introduced to the word of God by St. Aiden - it is a place with an ancient history and great spirituality.
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Durham Cathedral, Northumberland England
Dominating the skyline of the city of Durham in the northeast of Britain, this historic church is considered a masterpiece of Norman and Romanesque architecture.
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The Luck of Eden Hall
Fairies are tiny, graceful imaginary beings in human form with magical powers--or ARE they imaginary. Can imagination explain what happened to one particular family?
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Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey is located in Bolton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It contains the remains of Bolton Priory and the Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert.
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Excuses to Party in September
September is the beginning of autumn (or fall) in the UK and is when the barbecues get packed away for the winter. Brighten up the month with one of these party ideas.
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Great Glen
Great Glen, sometimes spelled 'Great Glenn' is a small village six miles SE of Leicester. Even though small, it's historical attributes match many!
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Artistic Contributions of the Celtic Church,
This article very briefly delves into the art of the Celtic church, specifically discussing the Book of Kells and the Lindisfarne Gospel.,
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Ideas on How to Cook Herring
Known as "silver darlings" in the north of the UK, herrings are a nutritious oily fish and are quite a versatile main ingredient. Some recipe ideas are offered here.
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Lindisfarne, Island of Birds, Flowers and Saints
St Aidan, from the monastic settlement on Iona, Scotland, founded a monastery off the wild North-east coast in 635AD, at the request of King Oswald of Northumbria.
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The Lindisfarne Gospels: A 7th-Century Thing of Beauty
The Lindisfarne Gospels are a thing of beauty.
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Visit Durham for the Miners' Gala
The Durham Miners' Gala dates from 1871 and still brings a huge crowd to one of England's most attractive cities, home to one of the finest cathedrals in Britain.
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Celtic Christianity Gains Popularity
A branch of Christianity formed on the so-called Celtic fringes of Britain shortly after the Romans left and before the country was "officially" converted is flourishing.
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Lindisfarne Priory and Castle, Northumberland
Twice each day, the North Sea retreats sufficiently to permit motorists to cross the causeway and walkers to follow the Pilgrims' Way over the sands to Holy Island.
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Visiting England's Top Cathedrals
England's best cathedrals include Westminster Cathedral and St Paul's in London, Ely, Durham, Canterbury, York, Salisbury, Winchester, Peterborough, and Liverpool.
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Famous Anglo-Saxons
Step inside and meet some of the most famous Anglo-Saxons in history!
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Reivers - A Beautiful Redesdale Village
Elsdon Pele is a magnificent example of the fortified towers built on each side of the English Scottish Border as both defence and sanctuary against the Border Reivers.
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