. After Viking invasions and the Norman conquest of England a priory was reestablished. A small castle was built on the island in 1550.
Toponymy
The island of Lindisfarne appears under the Old Welsh name Medcaut in the 9th century Historia Brittonum. Following up on a suggestion by Richard Coates, Andrew Breeze proposes that the name ultimately derives from Latin Medicata [Insula] (English: Healing [Island]), owing perhaps to the island's reputation for medicinal herbs.
Both theParker ChronicleandPeterborough Chronicle annals of AD 793 record the Old English name, Lindisfarena. The soubriquet Holy Island was in use by the 11th century when it appears in Latin as Insula Sacra. The reference was to saints Aidan and Cuthbert.
Lindisfarne are an English folk rock and progressive rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne established in 1968 (originally called Brethren). The original line-up comprised Alan Hull (vocals, guitar, piano), Ray Jackson (vocals, mandolin, harmonica), Simon Cowe (guitar, mandolin, banjo, keyboards), Rod Clements (bass guitar, violin) and Ray Laidlaw (drums).
They are best known for the albums Nicely Out of Tune (1970), Fog on the Tyne (1971) which became the biggest selling UK album in 1972, Dingly Dell (1972) and Back and Fourth (1978), and also for the success of songs such as "Meet Me on the Corner", "Lady Eleanor", "Run For Home" and "We Can Swing Together".
Early days
The group began as 'The Downtown Faction', led by Rod Clements, but soon changed their name to Brethren. In 1968, they were joined by Alan Hull and became Lindisfarne, the name of an island off the coast of Northumberland.
Charisma Records
In 1970 Tony Stratton-Smith signed them to Charisma Records and their debut album Nicely Out of Tune was released that year. This album defined their mixture of bright harmony and up tempo folk rock. Neither single released from the album, "Clear White Light" nor "Lady Eleanor", charted; nor did the album itself at first. However the band obtained a strong following from its popular live concerts and built up a following as one of the top festival bands.
Lindisfarne Nights 1982, On the album 'Sleepless Nights'. Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Simon Cowe, Rod Clements, Ray Laidlaw. Featuring special guest Kenny Craddock on Hammond organ
published: 27 Jan 2015
Lindisfarne 1984 Newcastle City Hall Part One
Lindisfarne BBC Broadcast 1984 Christmas show
A Wacky Jacky Fix
Slight editing at the start and the end,but still left the announcer's awful Geordie (London) voice after the show.
A Flat Cap Production.
1. Stormy Weather
2. Living On The Baseline
3. Winter Song
4. I Remember The Nights (Acapella)
5. I Must Stop Going To Parties
6. Run For Home
7. Fog On The Tyne
8. We Can Swing Together
Lindisfarne
1984-12-24
BBC Christmas Show
Newcastle City Hall
Newcastle upon Tyne UK
Broadcast 27th December 1984
Alan Hull
Ray Jackson
Rod Clements
Si Cowe
Ray Laidlaw
with Marty Craggs Sax/Keyboards.
published: 27 Nov 2013
Lindisfarne - I Must Stop Going to Parties (1982)
From the Sleepless Nights album.
published: 02 Jan 2013
Lindisfarne - An Age Borne in Fire - Extra History
📜 Lindisfarne, An Age Borne in Fire - Extra History
Troubling omens were recorded in Lindisfarne prior to the Viking invasion on June 8, 793 CE. It was the seat of the bishop for much of Northeastern Britain. Monks in the scriptorium produced some of the most celebrated illustrated manuscripts, and abroad they helped convert the pagans of Britain. Lindisfarne had been the final resting place of St. Cuthbert, so pilgrims often came and enriched the priory and the town. It never occurred to anyone that when strange ships appeared on the horizon, they might be hostile. The men who disembarked were fierce, unknown, and merciless. They cut down monks in the churches and looted the church... then left. Bishop Higbald survived and sent the news across Europe. From there, the frequency of raids o...
published: 30 Jul 2016
Alan Hull - We Can Swing Together [Acoustic live] (Lindisfarne).wmv
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Lindisfarne Nights 1982, On the album 'Sleepless Nights'. Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Simon Cowe, Rod Clements, Ray Laidlaw. Featuring special guest Kenny Craddock ...
Lindisfarne Nights 1982, On the album 'Sleepless Nights'. Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Simon Cowe, Rod Clements, Ray Laidlaw. Featuring special guest Kenny Craddock on Hammond organ
Lindisfarne Nights 1982, On the album 'Sleepless Nights'. Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Simon Cowe, Rod Clements, Ray Laidlaw. Featuring special guest Kenny Craddock on Hammond organ
Lindisfarne BBC Broadcast 1984 Christmas show
A Wacky Jacky Fix
Slight editing at the start and the end,but still left the announcer's awful Geordie (Londo...
Lindisfarne BBC Broadcast 1984 Christmas show
A Wacky Jacky Fix
Slight editing at the start and the end,but still left the announcer's awful Geordie (London) voice after the show.
A Flat Cap Production.
1. Stormy Weather
2. Living On The Baseline
3. Winter Song
4. I Remember The Nights (Acapella)
5. I Must Stop Going To Parties
6. Run For Home
7. Fog On The Tyne
8. We Can Swing Together
Lindisfarne
1984-12-24
BBC Christmas Show
Newcastle City Hall
Newcastle upon Tyne UK
Broadcast 27th December 1984
Alan Hull
Ray Jackson
Rod Clements
Si Cowe
Ray Laidlaw
with Marty Craggs Sax/Keyboards.
Lindisfarne BBC Broadcast 1984 Christmas show
A Wacky Jacky Fix
Slight editing at the start and the end,but still left the announcer's awful Geordie (London) voice after the show.
A Flat Cap Production.
1. Stormy Weather
2. Living On The Baseline
3. Winter Song
4. I Remember The Nights (Acapella)
5. I Must Stop Going To Parties
6. Run For Home
7. Fog On The Tyne
8. We Can Swing Together
Lindisfarne
1984-12-24
BBC Christmas Show
Newcastle City Hall
Newcastle upon Tyne UK
Broadcast 27th December 1984
Alan Hull
Ray Jackson
Rod Clements
Si Cowe
Ray Laidlaw
with Marty Craggs Sax/Keyboards.
📜 Lindisfarne, An Age Borne in Fire - Extra History
Troubling omens were recorded in Lindisfarne prior to the Viking invasion on June 8, 793 CE. It was the sea...
📜 Lindisfarne, An Age Borne in Fire - Extra History
Troubling omens were recorded in Lindisfarne prior to the Viking invasion on June 8, 793 CE. It was the seat of the bishop for much of Northeastern Britain. Monks in the scriptorium produced some of the most celebrated illustrated manuscripts, and abroad they helped convert the pagans of Britain. Lindisfarne had been the final resting place of St. Cuthbert, so pilgrims often came and enriched the priory and the town. It never occurred to anyone that when strange ships appeared on the horizon, they might be hostile. The men who disembarked were fierce, unknown, and merciless. They cut down monks in the churches and looted the church... then left. Bishop Higbald survived and sent the news across Europe. From there, the frequency of raids only increased and raged across all of Europe. The burgeoning flame of Lindisfarne was almost snuffed out. It was the first time in history that the reach of Christianity shrank, rather than expanded. But what about the other side of the story? These "barbarians," who would become known as Vikings, were striking back at a culture that looked down on them, insulted their faith, and tried to swindle them at trade. They had realized how poorly defended both the British Isles and mainland Europe were, and how rich they were in fertile land. They put their vast knowledge of shipcraft to work and turned trading routes into raiding routes, finding new lands for them to settle. The Viking Age had begun.
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📜 Lindisfarne, An Age Borne in Fire - Extra History
Troubling omens were recorded in Lindisfarne prior to the Viking invasion on June 8, 793 CE. It was the seat of the bishop for much of Northeastern Britain. Monks in the scriptorium produced some of the most celebrated illustrated manuscripts, and abroad they helped convert the pagans of Britain. Lindisfarne had been the final resting place of St. Cuthbert, so pilgrims often came and enriched the priory and the town. It never occurred to anyone that when strange ships appeared on the horizon, they might be hostile. The men who disembarked were fierce, unknown, and merciless. They cut down monks in the churches and looted the church... then left. Bishop Higbald survived and sent the news across Europe. From there, the frequency of raids only increased and raged across all of Europe. The burgeoning flame of Lindisfarne was almost snuffed out. It was the first time in history that the reach of Christianity shrank, rather than expanded. But what about the other side of the story? These "barbarians," who would become known as Vikings, were striking back at a culture that looked down on them, insulted their faith, and tried to swindle them at trade. They had realized how poorly defended both the British Isles and mainland Europe were, and how rich they were in fertile land. They put their vast knowledge of shipcraft to work and turned trading routes into raiding routes, finding new lands for them to settle. The Viking Age had begun.
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Lindisfarne Nights 1982, On the album 'Sleepless Nights'. Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Simon Cowe, Rod Clements, Ray Laidlaw. Featuring special guest Kenny Craddock on Hammond organ
Lindisfarne BBC Broadcast 1984 Christmas show
A Wacky Jacky Fix
Slight editing at the start and the end,but still left the announcer's awful Geordie (London) voice after the show.
A Flat Cap Production.
1. Stormy Weather
2. Living On The Baseline
3. Winter Song
4. I Remember The Nights (Acapella)
5. I Must Stop Going To Parties
6. Run For Home
7. Fog On The Tyne
8. We Can Swing Together
Lindisfarne
1984-12-24
BBC Christmas Show
Newcastle City Hall
Newcastle upon Tyne UK
Broadcast 27th December 1984
Alan Hull
Ray Jackson
Rod Clements
Si Cowe
Ray Laidlaw
with Marty Craggs Sax/Keyboards.
📜 Lindisfarne, An Age Borne in Fire - Extra History
Troubling omens were recorded in Lindisfarne prior to the Viking invasion on June 8, 793 CE. It was the seat of the bishop for much of Northeastern Britain. Monks in the scriptorium produced some of the most celebrated illustrated manuscripts, and abroad they helped convert the pagans of Britain. Lindisfarne had been the final resting place of St. Cuthbert, so pilgrims often came and enriched the priory and the town. It never occurred to anyone that when strange ships appeared on the horizon, they might be hostile. The men who disembarked were fierce, unknown, and merciless. They cut down monks in the churches and looted the church... then left. Bishop Higbald survived and sent the news across Europe. From there, the frequency of raids only increased and raged across all of Europe. The burgeoning flame of Lindisfarne was almost snuffed out. It was the first time in history that the reach of Christianity shrank, rather than expanded. But what about the other side of the story? These "barbarians," who would become known as Vikings, were striking back at a culture that looked down on them, insulted their faith, and tried to swindle them at trade. They had realized how poorly defended both the British Isles and mainland Europe were, and how rich they were in fertile land. They put their vast knowledge of shipcraft to work and turned trading routes into raiding routes, finding new lands for them to settle. The Viking Age had begun.
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. After Viking invasions and the Norman conquest of England a priory was reestablished. A small castle was built on the island in 1550.
Toponymy
The island of Lindisfarne appears under the Old Welsh name Medcaut in the 9th century Historia Brittonum. Following up on a suggestion by Richard Coates, Andrew Breeze proposes that the name ultimately derives from Latin Medicata [Insula] (English: Healing [Island]), owing perhaps to the island's reputation for medicinal herbs.
Both theParker ChronicleandPeterborough Chronicle annals of AD 793 record the Old English name, Lindisfarena. The soubriquet Holy Island was in use by the 11th century when it appears in Latin as Insula Sacra. The reference was to saints Aidan and Cuthbert.
These Austrian pensioners were on a pilgrimage — consciously choosing to make a journey to Lindisfarne rather than join the busy road to Santiago... I spent a few days on Lindisfarne, and on my last night sat on a beach looking up at the stars.
Every summer solstice, thousands of people gather at Stonehenge to greet the longest day of the year ... Most popular. Michael Murphy ... Smith spends a night in a tidal shelter on the causeway to Lindisfarne and attempts to float around Iona on a packraft ... .
As recently as 2019, they were still doing their relaunched Big >Night Out on BBC4...Driving across the causeway at low tide to the isle of Lindisfarne, he warned her they might have to spend the night there, cut off by the sea ... .