Northumbria AD 367-867 - Colm O'Brien

The story of the lands between the Forth and Humber from the end of the Roman period to the Viking kingdom of York is one of the most richly fascinating in British history. This is the age of Lindisfarne and of Bede; of the dramatic hills, valleys and ancient routeways that link the Irish Sea and the North Sea; of names that resonate even now: Edwin, Oswald, Hild, Cuthbert, Wilfrid; of conquest, conversion and the legacies of intellectual giants. Join archaeologist Colm O'Brien, co-author (with Max Adams) of Northumbria AD 367-867: Earth Hall, Ring Gift and Heaven's Field, as he explores themes of landscape, power, creativity and intellect in Early Medieval Northumbria. Hear about fresh archaeological evidence and research in historical geography which has shed light on the fascinating story of how land was managed, exploited and deployed as an expression of power by both secular and ecclesiastical forces. Colm will also give new focus to aspects such as the role of élite women in shaping politics and religion. Come along and discover how Northumbria’s political, cultural and religious elements coalesced to forge a creative powerhouse which shaped the world we have inherited.