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Rivers of Ink -tour in the North East of England

13 February 2026 - 14 February 2026

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Multiple locations, see the main event page.

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The London-based Projection Studio is going to produce another artwork of light and sound projection in collaboration with Durham University researchers. This time the artwork will be around of making Codex Amiatinus, the world's oldest bible and how it came to be produced in the North East of England.

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Light and sound projection hanging in mid-air in Durham Cathedral.

We are looking forward to increase the awareness of the birth place for the world's oldest bible being the North-East of England. In the 8th century, the monks from Jarrow in Weardale, produced a single copy bible as a gift to Rome. In collaboration with The Projection Studio's skilful artistry we are showing Codex Amiatinus to the people of North East during February 2026.

 

TOUR DATES

 

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2RX (Check the safe crossing from the Northumberland County Council's Tide timetable.)

Fri 13th Feb

9am - 3pm Light and sound projection show ongoing

Sat 14th Feb

9am - 3pm Light and sound projection show ongoing

4.00pm Public event with talks from Lauren Randall, Francis Watson on “Cuthbert, Bede, and Two Great Northumbrian Books” and David Petts on "What can archaeology tell us about early medieval Lindisfarne?" 

 

Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street, Newcastle NE1 4XN (Pre-booking necessary! Blackfriars Restaurant reservations team is handling the bookings. To secure booking, please visit www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk and put ‘RIVERS OF INK’ in your booking note. Alternatively, email us at info@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk together with any dietary requirements.)

Mon 16th Feb 

6pm-7.30pm Light and sound projection show ongoing  

7.30pm Francis Watson's talk on “Another Great Northumbrian Book”

 

St Paul’s Church, Jarrow, Church Bank, Jarrow NE32 3DY 

Wed 18th

11am -3pm Light and sound projection show ongoing   

Thurs 19th

11am -3pm Light and sound projection show ongoing   

 

Galilee Chapel, Durham Cathedral, Durham DH1 3EH (Link to the Durham Cathedral booking site: https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/visit-us/concerts-events)

Sat 21st Feb

10am – 5pm Light and sound projection show ongoing   

Drop-in workshops suitable for families

3pm Public talk by Francis Watson on “Cuthbert, Bede, and Two Great Northumbrian Books”

Sun 22nd Feb

12.30-3.00pm Light and sound projection show ongoing 

Drop-in workshops suitable for families

2pm Public talk by Richard Gameson on "The Three Bibles of Wearmouth/Jarrow"  

Monday 23rd

10am-5pm Light and sound projection show ongoing 

Drop-in workshops suitable for families

Pricing

Free. Please check the event page if you need to book in advance.