Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, was one of the first landing sites of the Vikings. Monasteries were places where monks lived and worshipped. Most people respected the monks and gave them ...

But the island continued to be important to Christians and they returned to build this stone monastery 400 years later.' 'To this day, Lindisfarne is known as Holy Island.' 'The Vikings had ...

Find out why Holy Island in Northumberland, North East has been named among the most beautiful places in England by The Times ...

The remains were found during work to install a new water pipe on Holy Island ... The famous Lindisfarne Gospels were produced on the island and, in 793, the monastery was raided by Vikings.

Getty Images Such was the strength of feeling, locals organised a "Save the Holy Island Fishermen" campaign Announcing the consultation last year, the government said Lindisfarne was being ...

Plans for a new holiday let on Lindisfarne have been approved despite ... Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Holy Island Parish Council. However, the plans were recommended ...

Sean Fletcher follows in the footsteps of saints and pilgrims to celebrate Easter on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland. ABC iview Home Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview ...