Bede's World: The Museum of Early Medieval Northumbria at Jarrow Bede's World: The Museum of Early Medieval Northumbria at Jarrow
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About Bede's World
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How to find Bede's World
Online book shop
School visits
Group visits
Friends of Bede's World

Online book shop

Patricia Lovett

The British Library Companion to Calligraphy, Illumination and Heraldry: A History and Practical Guide

RRP £30.00

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Volunteering

If you have time any to spare and you would like to become involved in the Bede's World project as a volunteer. You may value this as work experience and you may enjoy the chance to meet and work with the rest of our team. Anne Conoley, our Volunteer Development Officer, will be happy to talk to you and see how your talents can be best used so that you get the most out of this. You can ring Anne Conoley on 0191 4892106 or email her on visitor.info@bedesworld.co.uk.

Here is a list of the tasks we have:

Curatorial assistance

Help with sorting archaeological finds and updating museum records.

Guiding

Welcoming visitors, giving directions and information, monitoring exhibits, room stewarding and undertaking guided tours.

Anglo-Saxon crafts

Spinning,weaving, pole-lathe working, peopling the site etc.

Assistance on reception

Providing sickness, holiday and lunch time cover.

Assistance in the gift shop

Providing sickness, holiday and lunch time cover.

Maintenance of grounds

Grass, Trees, pathways, borders, weeding, Herb Garden and Monastic Site.

Development of the Anglo-Saxon farm

Animal Welfare, trees, crops, general maintenance of fields, fences, and buildings, stream clearance.

Education

Assistance with school visits.
Spring at Bede's World
18 May 2008

Medieval Fair

The opening of the 2008 Jarrow Festival, with spectacular falconry displays, medieval combat, music, crafts and much much more. FREE ADMISSION to the museum and farm.

25-26 May 2008

Medieval Minstrel

Musician Richard York will bring the medieval era to life as he showcases his amazing collection of replica musicial instruments. Hear what they sound like and have a go yourself.