The Lindisfarne Gospels

17th September - 3rd December 2022

The Lindisfarne Gospels
The Lindisfarne Gospels, the most spectacular manuscript to survive from Anglo-Saxon England, is on display at the Laing Art Gallery from 17 September to 3 December 2022, on loan from the British Library.

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Magical story telling events, a celebration of the most spectacular surviving manuscript from Anglo-Saxon England, and a yearlong festival honoring 1900 years since Hadrian’s Wall was built.

2022 is an exciting year for events in Northumberland and the surrounding area. 55/56° North celebrates a range of cultural and heritage events taking place in the region during the year. Highlights include Under the Stars, Lindisfarne Gospels and Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival. Keep checking back here and on our main events page for news of more events as they are announced.

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