Holy Island - Lindisfarne Priory
December 25, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌧 7 °CThe building of the world renowned famous Benedictine Priory was started during the late 11th century and followed on from the Norman conquest and ensuing religious changes.
The building of the world renowned famous Benedictine Priory was started during the late 11th century and followed on from the Norman conquest and ensuing religious changes.
Near the castle area, the Lime Kilns are situated under the eastern embankment and were interesting to explore. Up until the turn of the last century slaked lime featured highly in the Island'sRead more
More pictures from our walk around this special place!
On our walk to the castle, we met Tim and Mel and their dog Wilbert. They shared their love of Holy Island with us, and it made Christmas here even more special! We walked around the castle area withRead more
In 635AD Saint Aidan came from Iona and chose to found his monastery on The Holy Island of Lindisfarne. The Christian message flourished here and spread throughout the world.
Drove a little over an hour north of Newcastle to Holy Island of Lindisfarne, which is linked to the mainland by a long causeway. Twice each day the tide sweeps in from the North Sea and covers theRead more
Newcastle upon Tyne is a university city on the River Tyne in northeast England. With its twin city, Gateshead, it was a major shipbuilding and manufacturing hub during the Industrial Revolution andRead more
Some pictures after the Christmas Eve service on the way back to the car. The sunset was around 3:45 p.m. most days we were here; sunrise was about 8:30 a.m.
York Minster is the second largest Gothic cathedral of Northern Europe. The present building was begun in about 1230 and completed in 1472. We were fortunate to be able to attend Christmas Eve serviceRead more