26. The Vikings, Lindisfarne, Northumberland.
Neil Oliver's Love Letter To The British Isles
November 17, 2020
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Episode 26 · November 17, 2020
26. The Vikings, Lindisfarne, Northumberland.
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<p>In this episode Neil takes us to an island stained with the first bloody fingerprints of an invader who would change the British Isles forever.</p><br /><p>Heading to the Northumberland coast, at low tide, Neil walks to the tidal island of Lindisfarne. During the 7th century this small island became home to a thriving priory that grew to be rich and famous around the world. Its wealth drew the attention of the Vikings who in a smash-and-grab raid plundered its treasure, maiming and murdering anyone who stood in their way. Home to a picturesque castle that stands on a basalt crag facing the mighty North Sea, Lindisfarne is an island that has seen much!</p><br /><p>Check out the INSTAGRAM account – NEIL OLIVER LOVE LETTER</p><p>email: history@neiloliverloveletter.com</p><br /><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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