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23-06-2013 - 23-06-2013

Have a go at the noble art of archery with a local team of experts. A small extra charge applies to take...

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"A Lindisfarne Gospel" – The Alistair Anderson Band at St. Mary's, Holy Island

29-06-2013 - 29-06-2013

Alistair has drawn on the roots of Northumbrian tradition to create a new work celebrating the Lindisfarne...

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Arbeia's 60th Anniversay Event

Arbeia

29-06-2013 - 29-06-2013

Join us at Arbeia Roman Fort for a Roman military day. Get put through your paces in the Roman army...

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Public Lecture by Dr Claire Breay of the British Library at St. Mary's, Holy Island

04-07-2013 - 04-07-2013

Dr Claire Breay, Lead Curator, Medieval and Earlier Manuscripts, The British Library: Public Lecture...

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Castle to Castle, a Celebration of the Gospels through Music at Bamburgh Castle

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

Listen to haunting tunes from Lindisfarne and Northumberland with fiddles ,clarsach , Northumbrian pipes...

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Cuddy and his Mates

Newcastle City Library

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

Cuddy and his Mates - Drama production.

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Cuddy and his Mates at Sunderland Minster

09-07-2013 - 09-07-2013

Cuddy and his Mates - drama production. Event venue - Sunderland Minster. Please check prior to the...

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Cuddy and his Mates at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington

11-07-2013 - 11-07-2013

Cuddy and his Mates - Drama production. Event venue - St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington. Please check...

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Lyrical Lindisfarne at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle

11-07-2013 - 11-07-2013

A concert by the Cathedral Choir. Event venue - St Nicolas Cathedral, Newcastle. Please check prior...

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The Bootlace Boys

DLI Museum

13-07-2013 - 13-07-2013

Author Eric Collinson will talk about the transition between County Durham miner to soldier in the First...

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Evening Service based on St Aidan, Oswald, Bede and Cuthbert at Jesmond United Reformed Church

14-07-2013 - 14-07-2013

Evening Services: Revd John Durell (Oswald – 12 May, Bede – 9 June, Cuthbert - 11 Aug) Event venue...

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Durham Cathedral: Calligraphy Event

17-07-2013 - 17-07-2013

Sunderland University's Calligraphy Symposium attracts lettering artists from around the world including...

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Cuddy and his Mates at St. Mary's and St. Cuthbert's Church, Chester le Street

18-07-2013 - 18-07-2013

Drama production. The Gospels were housed in Chester le Street for 112 years along with the incorrupt...

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Towards Lindisfarne: the Crossing of the ways: Part 2 - St. Mary's Church, Lindisfarne

20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013

Northumbria’s saints and the interweaving traditions which inspired the Lindisfarne Gospels, come to...

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Introduction to Wood Carving

Souter Lighthouse

20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013

This one day course presents an excellent opportunity for beginners to have a go at wood carving. Bring...

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Towards Lindisfarne - Singing Workshop at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island

20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013

Singers are invited to join the Antiphon workshop and take part in the performance. Event venue -...

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St Cuthbert and the Railwayman - A Story of the Lindisfarne Gospels at St. Mary's, Ponteland

20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013

A talk by Alex Nelson of Chester-le-Track, cutting edge technology, bringing the artwork of the Lindisfarne...

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Antiphon Workshop & Concert at St. Mary's, Holy Island

20-07-2013 - 20-07-2013

Antiphon is also offering a workshop starting at 6.30pm, one hour prior to the concert. This workshop...

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Antiphon Singing at Parish Eucharist at St. Mary's, Holy Island

Monkwearmouth Station Museum

21-07-2013 - 21-07-2013

Antiphon Singing at Parish Eucharist.

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Made in Sunderland: Crafty Calendars

23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013

Create your own seasonal calendar with moving pictures, inspired by Saint Bede who created the calculation...

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Inspiring the Lindisfarne Gospels

23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013

Join us for free family fun activities celebrating the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production...

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Inspiring the Lindisfarne Gospels Family Events

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

23-07-2013 - 23-07-2013

Join us for free family fun activities celebrating the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production...

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Family Archaeology Day – Life in the time of the Lindisfarne Gospels

24-07-2013 - 24-07-2013

Find out about life in the Anglo-Saxon monasteries of North East England by taking part in an archaeology...

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"Sanctuary on Lindisfarne” - at St. Mary's, Holy Island

27-07-2013 - 27-07-2013

Christian Forshaw's Sanctuary Ensemble have made their name exploring the serenity of sacred spaces....

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Bike it ! Fort to Fort Cycle

Arbeia

27-07-2013 - 27-07-2013

If you like your cycling as much your history then join us as we cycle the Roman way and take in the...

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Marygate Singers at St. Mary's, Holy Island

28-07-2013 - 28-07-2013

Special performances at Parish Eucharist. Event venue - St. Mary's, Holy Island. Please check prior...

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Marygate Singers, new commission by John Lewis at St. Mary's, Holy Island

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

29-07-2013 - 29-07-2013

Marygate Singers, new commission by John Lewis (choir man at Newcastle Cathedral).

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Pictures on Pages - Bringing a Book to Life

01-08-2013 - 01-08-2013

A free activity for children.

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The Return of King Oswin

Arbeia

03-08-2013 - 03-08-2013

Join us for a day of action and adventure as King Oswin and his retinue return to Arbeia. Discover the...

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Whittling & Wood at Bede's World

05-08-2013 - 05-08-2013

Hands-on wood craft activities. Event venue - Bede's World. Please check prior to the event for confirmation...

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'Illuminating Bede - the Life of St Cuthbert in Gold and Glass in Medieval Durham and York'

10-08-2013 - 10-08-2013

Part of Bede’s World ‘In Association with Lindisfarne Gospels’ Lecture Series. Event venue - Bede's...

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Cuddy and his Mates at Harton Quays, South Shields

10-08-2013 - 10-08-2013

Cuddy and his Mates. Drama production. Event venue - Harton Quays Ampitheatre, South Shields. Please...

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Evening Service based on St Cuthbert at Jesmond United Reformed Church

Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum

11-08-2013 - 11-08-2013

Revd Rachel Poolman, Warden of the St Cuthbert's Centre on Holy Island. (Oswald – 12 May, Bede – 9 June,...

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Miners Pay Day

11-08-2013 - 11-08-2013

Victorian costume fair.

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Lindisfarne Gospels Celebration Day at St. Mary's and St. Cuthbert's, Chester le Street

12-08-2013 - 12-08-2013

A free celebration event exploring the significance of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the town of Chester-le-Street....

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Dr Michelle Brown: Public lecture on the Lindisfarne Gospels at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island

17-08-2013 - 17-08-2013

Dr Michelle Brown: Public lecture on the Lindisfarne Gospels. Event venue – St. Mary's...

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Animals of the Lindisfarne Gospels Family Event

20-08-2013 - 20-08-2013

The Lindisfarne Gospels feature some amazing animal illustrations. Come to the Great North Museum and...

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Medieval Banquet at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle

24-08-2013 - 24-08-2013

Medieval banquet in the eastern chapels to celebrate the temporary return of the gospels to the north...

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Festival Eucharist at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island

24-08-2013 - 24-08-2013

Festival Eucharist 11am with the Bishop of Newcastle, Priory and Jesmond Singers – a liturgical...

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Parish Eucharist and Procession at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island

25-08-2013 - 25-08-2013

Parish Eucharist and Procession - Bishop Frank White: with early music singers and musicians. Event...

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With the Mind's Eyes: The Holy Face from Jarrow to Central Italy (8th-9th c.) at Bede's World

31-08-2013 - 31-08-2013

Part of Bede’s World ‘In Association with Lindisfarne Gospels’Lecture Series. Event venue - Bede's...

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Cuddy and his Mates at Kendal Parish Church

31-08-2013 - 31-08-2013

Cuddy and his Mates. Drama Production, presented as part of Mintfest (Aug 3-Sept 1), Kendal’s international...

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The Great North Festival - Northumbria Stories at St. Mary's Church, Chester-le-Street

02-09-2013 - 02-09-2013

The Lindisfarne Gospels were in Chester-le-Street for 100 years. They tell a story, which made Northumbria...

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Boy Soldiers of the Great War

DLI Museum

07-09-2013 - 07-09-2013

Well known author, historian and TV producer Richard van Emden will talk about the boy soldiers who fought...

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Cuddy and his Mates at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle

10-09-2013 - 10-09-2013

Cuddy and his Mates. Drama production. Event venue - St Mary's Parish Church, Newgate, Barnard Castle....

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The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross - at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island

14-09-2013 - 14-09-2013

The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross for String Quartet, performed by members of Northern Sinfonia. Event...

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New Perspectives on the Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon Lindisfarne at Elvet Riverside

28-09-2013 - 28-09-2013

A lecture by Dr David Petts of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University. Event venue - Elvet...

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Lindisfarne Gospel Lecture with Helen Foxhall-Forbes

26-10-2013 - 26-10-2013

Part of Bede’s World ‘In Association with Lindisfarne Gospels’ Lecture Series. Event venue - Bede's...

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The Irish and Northumbria in the 7th and 8th Centuries at Bede's World

30-11-2013 - 30-11-2013

Part of Bede’s World ‘In Association with Lindisfarne Gospels’ Lecture Series. Event venue - Bede's...

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REGENCY GARDEN PICNIC

22-06-2013 - 23-06-2013

A weekend of Regency life. Reflecting the “Costumes from Austen” display of TV and film costumes inside...

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Police History Society Exhibition

29-06-2013 - 30-06-2013

A formidable Police birching stool and police helmet from 1863 are among the fascinating artefacts on...

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Suffragette Celebration Weekend

29-06-2013 - 30-06-2013

JOIN us as we celebrate the North East’s Suffragettes - on 29th and 30th June, we’ll pay...

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A MONK'S TALE

29-06-2013 - 30-06-2013

Throughout each day our costumed medieval monk tells stories and tales from the time of the Gospels creation....

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A ROMP THROUGH THE REGENCY

06-07-2013 - 07-07-2013

Our Regency era Town Crier will take you on a journey through Regency England, using flags to create...

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Family Activities at Bede's World

13-07-2013 - 14-07-2013

Make your own coloured window to take away. Traditional skills hands-on workshops. Sunday also includes...

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Quoits Weekend

13-07-2013 - 14-07-2013

Beamish Museum will be holding the National Quoits Championship - between twenty and fifty competitors...

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Meet the Ancestors at Bede's World Farm

Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

20-07-2013 - 21-07-2013

Come along and meet King Edwin’s Court. Event venue - Bede's World Farm Please check prior to the...

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Clash of Kingdoms

24-07-2013 - 25-07-2013

A trio of costumed actors re tell the conflict of England v Scotland which is brought to a head in 1513...

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GLADIATORS!

Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)

27-07-2013 - 28-07-2013

The stunning ruins of Chesters Roman Fort play host to a spectacular weekend of Gladiatorial combat....

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THE MAKING OF THE GOSPELS

Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

27-07-2013 - 28-07-2013

Reflecting the summer display of the iconic Lindisfarne Gospels in Durham Cathedral we present a selection...

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The Road to Flodden

31-07-2013 - 01-08-2013

The English soldiers make ready for battle. Encamped within he walls of Warkworth Castle, once taken...

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REGENCY REVELS

03-08-2013 - 04-08-2013

Let the festivities commence at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. Bringing together a collection of period...

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Angels and Avatars at Bede's World

10-08-2013 - 11-08-2013

Hands-on workshop in latest digital technology. Learn how to make your own avatar. Event venue -...

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Woodcraft Workshops at Bede's World

17-08-2013 - 18-08-2013

Anglo-Saxon woodcraft hands-on workshops. Event venue – Bede's World. Please...

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Anglo-Saxon Husbandry at Bede's World

14-09-2013 - 15-09-2013

Farming Demonstrations. Event venue - Bede's World. Please check prior to the event for confirmation...

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Words, Scripts and Images in 8th Century Northumbrian Manuscripts at Bede's World

Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

29-07-2013 - 31-07-2013

A 3 day study break. Tutors: Laura Sole and Susan Moor, North East Centre for Lifelong Learning. Day...

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MEDIEVAL COURTLY COMBAT

05-08-2013 - 07-08-2013

Thrill to the clash of steel as knights from The Plantagenets perform a medieval ‘Tournament of Foote’...

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The Lindisfarne Gospels: Coming Home – a Flower Festival

08-08-2013 - 11-08-2013

A Flower Festival with 30+ arrangements plus crafts, music and cafe. Also including acts from Alnwick...

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Agricultural Power From the Past

29-08-2013 - 01-09-2013

Beamish is hosting Agricultural Power from the Past, an extravaganza of horse power, steam power and...

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Historical Display at St Mary’s Church, Gainford

12-09-2013 - 15-09-2013

The Church will be open with historical displays for the Heritage Open Days and refreshments will be...

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Northern Saints and King's Quest at St. Nicholas Cathedral

24-06-2013 - 28-06-2013

A week of activities for local schools "Northern Saints and Kings Quest" in conjunction with Newcastle...

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Lindisfarne Gospels: Window on Glory – Retreat at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island

12-08-2013 - 16-08-2013

Lindisfarne Gospels: Window on Glory - Retreat. Event venue – Marygate House and the Open...

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Lindisfarne Gospels: Window on Glory – Retreat at St. Mary's Church, Holy Island

19-08-2013 - 23-08-2013

Lindisfarne Gospels: Window on Glory – Retreat. Event venue – Marygate House and the Open...

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The Northumbrian Cradle of Christianity at Linden Hall Hotel, nr Morpeth

Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)

11-08-2013 - 16-08-2013

The Northumbrian Cradle of Christianity: Bede, Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels. Tutor-Guide Colm...

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TIME TRAVELLERS GO... ARCHAEOLOGY DETECTIVES

20-07-2013 - 26-07-2013

Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues, and handle artefacts. Take part...

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Towards Lindisfarne: the Crossing of the Ways: Part 1 - across Northumberland

13-07-2013 - 20-07-2013

A heritage story unfolds in 7 themes and guided day walks through landscapes trodden by Northumbria’s...

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GOSPELS ON THE GRASS - CARPET, AN INSTALLATION IN LINDISFARNE PRIORY

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

28-06-2013 - 07-07-2013

'Carpet' is a new temporary installation within the ruins of Lindisfarne Priory which both celebrates...

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Signs For Sounds

20-07-2013 - 29-07-2013

Discover the shapes of words and the Signs for Sounds exhibition. The contemporary art exhibition explores...

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Saints and Sinners at St. Cuthbert's Church, Crook

08-07-2013 - 20-07-2013

Free adult learning project for residents of South West Durham exploring and celebrating the significance...

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Tour of the Costume Store

Discovery Museum

19-06-2013 - 09-07-2013

Go behind the scenes with Discovery staff and explore the Museum's costume collection. You will find...

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Cuddy and his Mates - 3 week tour of Northumberland

16-09-2013 - 06-10-2013

Drama production - venues TBA. Performances accompanied by live Northumbrian pipe music

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Hidden Heritage Walks from St. Laurence Church, Pittington

06-07-2013 - 27-07-2013

Walk or cycle to St Laurence Church to see the rare 12th century wall paintings depicting episodes of...

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PAINTING BY LETTERS by Ocean Arts

Customs House

02-09-2013 - 28-09-2013

A brand new exhibition of exciting and innovative artwork, in a wide variety of mediums, inspired by...

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Words – Past, Present and Future’ – Northumbrian Scribes – 25th Anniversary Exhibition T Bede's Worl

02-09-2013 - 30-09-2013

Words – Past, Present and Future’ – Northumbrian Scribes – 25th Anniversary Exhibition. Event venue...

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Julia Tryon ‘From Carpet to Heaven’ at Holy Biscuit Gallery

28-06-2013 - 02-08-2013

As Holy Biscuit artist in residence, Julia Tryon responds to how The Gospels combine the artistic styles...

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Transmission at Holy Biscuit Gallery

Housesteads Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)

16-05-2013 - 22-06-2013

Newcastle artist and MFA student Lorna Bryan and 100 local school children present an exhibition of drawings,...

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A SOLDIER'S LIFE

20-07-2013 - 26-08-2013

Meet an iconic Roman Legionary stationed at the famous Housesteads Roman Fort. Our soldier recalls the...

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Tapestry Workshops at Fowlers Yard Art Studios

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

14-08-2013 - 21-09-2013

Chrissie Morgan will be creating a contemporary Woven Tapestry inspired by The Lindisfarne Gospels. Visitors...

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Code-Cracker Family Trail

20-07-2013 - 01-09-2013

Find out about the special meanings of animals, plants and other symbols in art, then follow the code...

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Tom Fleming - A Life in Letters at The Grace Darling Museum, Bamburgh

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

20-07-2013 - 01-09-2013

The Tom Fleming - A life in letters exhibition is supported by The Elephant Trust, the Golsoncott Foundation,...

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Getting to Grips with Grayson: Ten Minute Tours

23-07-2013 - 06-09-2013

Discover the hidden meanings in the Grayson Perry tapestries on a ten minute tour with our gallery guides....

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A Contemporary Response to Glass & Ceramic Innovation at Bede's World

13-07-2013 - 31-08-2013

A Contemporary Response to Glass & Ceramic Innovation – Kevin Petrie and Associates, Sunderland University. Event...

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Embroidered Exhibition at Gosforth Parish Church

01-06-2013 - 28-07-2013

Gosforth Parish Church is a thriving community close to Gosforth High Street. To celebrate the return...

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Journeys at Cafe on the Green, Palace Green

01-06-2013 - 31-07-2013

Interface Arts will be having an exhibition of work at the Cafe on the Green during June and July. Event...

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Calligraphy Artist In Residence at St. Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth

01-07-2013 - 31-08-2013

Throughout July and August, Artist in Residence Susan Moor will be creating a book of calligraphy and...

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COSTUMES FROM AUSTEN

25-05-2013 - 02-08-2013

Belsay Hall plays host to displays, in several of its ground floor rooms, of a fabulous collection of...

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Patterns of Migration’ – Stephen Livingstone at Bede's World

13-07-2013 - 30-09-2013

The four sets of drawings by Stephen Livingstone follow the migratory paths of birds. Each equates to...

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Unsung Creatures’ – Judith Hurst at Bede's World

13-07-2013 - 30-09-2013

Working with a variety of materials, both historically traditional and modern, Judy’s work...

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Kaleidoscope - Colour and Light in the World of Bede

11-07-2013 - 30-09-2013

Museum visitors usually experience artefacts housed behind glass walls and monitored by sensors. All...

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Inspiring the Lindisfarne Gospels

01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013

A trail exploring the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production of the Lindisfarne Gospels....

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Animal Antics in the Lindisfarne Gospels

01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013

A children’s trail spotting the animals in the museum that are illustrated in the Lindisfarne Gospels....

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The Gospels in Glass at Crushed Chilli Gallery, Durham

01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013

The Crushed Chilli Gallery will have on display Fused Glass and Stained Glass panels inspired by the...

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The Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St. Mary's and St. Cutherbert's Church, Chester le Street

01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013

A free trail exploring the significance of Chester-le-Street to the Lindisfarne Gospels. It was here...

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Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at Chester le Street

01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013

Discover the actual site in Chester-le-Street where the Anglo Saxon monks safeguarded the Lindisfarne...

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The Lindisfarne Gospels Durham Exhibition

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum

01-07-2013 - 30-09-2013

The Lindisfarne Gospels book is one of the greatest landmarks of human cultural achievement. Created...

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Record Fair

Middlesbrough Town Hall

22-06-2013 - 28-09-2013

Travelling across the North of England all year round, Premier Music Fairs is a regular highlight in...

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The Backworth Hoard

24-05-2013 - 15-09-2013

Uncover the mystery of the Backworth Hoard: Why was Roman gold and silver treasure hidden close to...

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Tom Fleming - A Life in Letters at Bamburgh Castle

Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum

01-06-2013 - 30-09-2013

The Tom Fleming - A life in letters exhibition is supported by The Elephant Trust, the Golsoncott Foundation,...

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Blacksmith Demonstration

16-06-2013 - 27-10-2013

Blacksmith demonstration the blacksmith fires up the forge to demonstrate his skills.

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Medieval Jesting with Zooted

Alnwick Castle

29-03-2013 - 12-08-2013

Zooted take you back to days of jesters and nights of, erm...knights. Where comedy was uncomplicated...

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Crafts with the Company of Artisans

Alnwick Castle

29-03-2013 - 25-08-2013

In the Middle Ages, skilled tilers travelled the country working in manor houses, castles and churches....

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INSCRIBED IN STONE

01-05-2013 - 30-09-2013

Celebrating the loan of the famous Lindisfarne Gospels to the North East, Lindisfarne Priory is introducing...

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Tom Fleming - A life in Letters at The Lindisfarne Centre, Holy Island

01-04-2013 - 30-09-2013

One of four separate, linked calligraphy exhibitions illustrating that Northumbrian calligraphy is a...

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Tom Fleming - A life in Letters at The Berwick Museum and Art Gallery