A revolution in stone
The twin monastery brought a revival of stone building in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms – learn about the master masons and their legacy.
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Characters who shaped the world
Meet the handful of inspired men who created and realised the vision that would be Wearmouth-Jarrow.
The creators
Wearmouth-Jarrow was a crucible of craftsmanship and artistry. Enter a world of beauty in glass, stone, ink and music.
The information explosion
See how the brilliance of Bede and his brothers rippled out first across England, then the whole of Europe.
Change over 1300 years
Time has altered the face of Wearmouth-Jarrow since the days of Bede; find out how the landscape and even the people have changed – and how they haven't.
A fusion of faith
A lone outpost of Christianity? Far from it – learn about Wearmouth-Jarrow's place in a Christian community that spanned an entire continent.
A place by the sea
More than a monastery, Wearmouth-Jarrow was a community, a place of trade and communication. Just how important was the sea to that community?
Monastic Mysteries
We know a great deal about the twin monastery but we don't have all the answers. Here are just a few of the questions we're still asking…
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