The Lindisfarne Gospels

'The book that made Britain', The Sunday Times (11 May 2003).

See one of the world's most breathtaking symbols of faith; understand how and why this great book was made.

This is a story with many angles. You'll find out about the life work of one man on the island of Lindisfarne in the early eighth century. But you'll also see a sumptuous tapestry of faith, politics, design, fashion and trade on the world stage.

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