More than 55,000 visitors to Lindisfarne Gospels on its return to North East
This was the first time the 1,300 year-old book, which had been loaned by the British Library, has been on display in Newcastle since 2000.
This was the first time the 1,300 year-old book, which had been loaned by the British Library, has been on display in Newcastle since 2000.
The Laing Gallery exhibition began on 17 September and also features the St Cuthbert Bible, the oldest intact book in Europe.
It has been announced that the historic Lindisfarne Gospels will be heading home to the North East for an exhibition, next year.