Turning the Pages

"Turning the Pages" allows visitors to virtually "turn" the pages of manuscripts in a realistic way, using touch-screen technology and interactive animation. Have a go with the Lindisfarne Gospels!

The link address is: http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/ttpbooks.html

A Treasure of the North-East

BBC Tyne site about the Gospels, including the making of them.

The link address is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/tyne/features/gospels/index.shtml

Monastic Scribes

Until into the 12th century, most books were produced by monastic scribes. Learn more on this site.

The link address is: http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/author/scribe.htm

Cotton Library

More about the Cotton Library - Robert Cotton once possessed the Lindisfarne Gospels.

The link address is: http://www.montaguemillennium.com/familyresearch/h_1631_cotton.htm

Anglo-Saxon Life

Anglo-Saxon England - daily life, including religion, social classes, slavery, clothing, warfare, farming, food and more.

The link address is: http://www.britainexpress.com/History/anglo-saxon_life.htm