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In the 9th century the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms came under increasing attack from the Vikings, culminating in the invasion by the great heathen army in 865. By the year 878, the Vikings had conquered East ...
For an outstanding fifth consecutive year, the quaint seaside village of Bamburgh has clinched the title of the UK's top ...
An Anglo-Saxon gold artifact known as the Pocela Panel, discovered near Pocklington, will soon be showcased in a historic case once famous for… ...
A Northumberland distillery has unveiled a special small-batch expression of its signature blended whisky. Ad Gefrin ...
The Viking hoard was buried in around AD 900 and contains extraordinary items, including brooches, bracelets, pendants and rare relics.
The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain stretched from the early 5th century — following the collapse of Roman rule — to the Norman Conquest of 1066. During the majority of this time, England wasn’t a ...
A Viking-age rock crystal jar previously owned by a bishop which was part of a hoard found by a metal detectorist is to go on public display for the first time later this year. The jar is part of the ...
Based in Newcastle, one of the liveliest cities in the UK, is Northumbria University, built in 1969 and formerly known as Newcastle Polytechnic. It became Northumbria University in 1992 and today is ...
“I am thrilled that we can showcase an Alfred University ‘artlete’ – a term shared by our Dean of the School of Art and Design and Performing Arts Division, Lauren Lake.” The Saxon Hill Sports Complex ...
The Saxons, over the next five minutes, scored twice - scores from junior midfielder Luke Salzer (1 goal, 2 assists) and junior defender Brad Dotson - to tie the game again, at 5-5.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "We can confirm two boxes containing data in relation to the miners' strike were disposed of in April 2024 following a formal review, retain or disposal ...