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Tag: Lindisfarne Gospels

Posted on 23 January 2025

A little history – Chronicle of the year 793

This year, half gone, has worn heavy. A sickness plagued the cattle,and many were lost. A blighthas afflicted the crops –the ears of grain grow sticky and dark and will not ripen. What we have to share, we give, but so many are hungry.When the king left, Father Higbald stripped the hangings and plate from …

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