Bede's World: where history was made

Bede's World: The Museum of Early Medieval Northumbria at Jarrow

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John Richard Clark Hall

A Concise Anglo-Saxon Dictionary (Medieval Academy Reprints for Teaching)

RRP �13.99

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The extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede (AD 673-735) created a rich legacy that is celebrated today at Bede's World, Jarrow, where Bede lived and worked 1300 years ago. Visit the:

interactive Age of Bede exhibition in the stunning new museum building
site of the Anglo-Saxon monastery of St Paul, and medieval monastic ruins
herb garden
rare breeds of animals and recreated timber buildings on Gyrwe, the Anglo-Saxon demonstration farm
attractive café within historic Jarrow Hall
museum gift and book shop

16 June 2009

Visitor Information- Tyne Tunnel Closed 11-12 July 09

From 05.00 hours on Saturday 11th July until 23.00 hours on Sunday 12th July the existing Tyne Tunnel will be closed to enable vital construction of the new south junction road bridges to take place.

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30 June 2009

The Laygate Primary Treasure

You may have noticed that some of the items in our museum cases look a bit more colourful and sparkly that usual. This is because these "artefacts" were made by Laygate Primary in South Shields as part of a project with Bede's World and The Customs House.

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9 July 2009

Herb Garden Tour

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18-19 July 2009

Kings, Queens and Conquests

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20-24 July 2009

Have Fun With Forensic Archaeology

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25-26 July 2009

Have You Got What It Takes To Be A Court Jester?

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