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The first object catalogued in 2009. The craftwork still amazes after 10years since discovery.

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2019-07-05

Blog post: King's sons who didn't make it. Nothing was guaranteed in times:
https://t.co/ycnsjiJbny

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2019-06-17

THIS SACRED ISLE was greatly inspired by the powerful legends and mythology of the Anglo Saxons, in particular the story of Beowulf. The energy and atmosphere of Beowulf is so beautifully expressed by the art of John Howe.

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2019-05-19

Woden being attacked by the dark elf lord. Another comic panel I have created for my

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2019-05-09

New blog post: Tenth-century King Edgar, his earls, and a spot of murder...
https://t.co/TfAjPFvoSR

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2019-04-30

The story of Beowulf was an enormous influence on my novel 'This Sacred Isle', and I think John Howe's stunning illustrations are among the best portrayals of this epic Anglo-Saxon poem

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2019-04-07

Exquisite gold and garnet cloisonné sword-harness pyramids from the early 7th-century Sutton Hoo ship burial.
The flattened square top has chequered blue and red millefiori surrounded by gold edging.
https://t.co/qr80XZww5E

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2019-03-05

We couldn't let pass without sharing some beautiful images from our collection. The first book produced under this imprint was Scop hwīlum sang / Sometimes a poet sang, a suite of inspired by passages of poetry.

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2019-02-11

Join us on Thursday 17 January, 6pm for an audio-described tour of our Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: Art, Word, War exhibition. https://t.co/rGvWebryfB

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2019-01-10

Completely agree with : books make the best presents! This beautiful manuscript was a gift to the first king of England from his brother-in-law
https://t.co/3bD2oPbRzv
Cotton MS Tiberius A II, f. 74v

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2018-12-21

True or false.

In early 10th-century England, a woman ruled over Anglo-Saxon Mercia in her own right.

https://t.co/RN1DymHp3k

https://t.co/u9ccGs4BZJ

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2018-12-08

6 hours left to snag a Hispanglosaxon shirt! https://t.co/t4eDvXpHhT

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2018-12-07

Embrace your inner weirdo! Only 10 hours left to get a Hispanglosaxon shirt and support Trinity School!! :O https://t.co/EZbuKHNukq

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2018-12-07

Prof. and Dept. Chair Lawrence Nees is giving the opening keynote for a symposium in connection with the exhibition at the next Thursday! https://t.co/ZGEEp3nQWm

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2018-12-07

Did somebody say... Overwatch x Hispanglosaxon crossover?? Hack your mind and embrace your inner weirdo!! (psst get the rad shirt from that Sombra is wearing at https://t.co/EZbuKHNukq)

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2018-12-06

In the early middle ages, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, silver smiths, etc were considered the most skilled craftsmen. Some became legendary figures. Seeing their incredible work at the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms exhibition, you can understand why!
https://t.co/6tighRWsbH

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2018-11-02

Only seven (7) days until the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms exhibition opens. What are you most looking forward to seeing?
https://t.co/nmH56KpUr7

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2018-10-11

The bright blue on these pages-- created at Christ Church, Canterbury, about 1000 years ago-- was made from lazurite. This was probably imported from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, 4000 miles away.
https://t.co/u9zrzCyB3d
https://t.co/aV4ESf7Ge9

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2018-09-23