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Lindisfarne

St Mary the Virgin parish church (originally built 635 AD and restored in 1860) in the distance.

Lindisfarne Abbey was first founded by Saint Aidan in 634 AD. The abbey was eventually abandoned in the 9th century, as Viking raids became too threatening, though it was later rebuilt after the Norman Conquest and described as a (relatively smaller) priory.

Lindisfarne Abbey was first founded by Saint Aidan in 634 AD. The abbey was eventually abandoned in the 9th century, as Viking raids became too threatening, though it was later rebuilt after the Norman Conquest and described as a (relatively smaller) priory.

Lindisfarne Abbey was first founded by Saint Aidan in 634 AD. The abbey was eventually abandoned in the 9th century, as Viking raids became too threatening, though it was later rebuilt after the Norman Conquest and described as a (relatively smaller) priory.

Lindisfarne Abbey was first founded by Saint Aidan in 634 AD. The abbey was eventually abandoned in the 9th century, as Viking raids became too threatening, though it was later rebuilt after the Norman Conquest and described as a (relatively smaller) priory.

Edinburgh, Scotland.

In memory of the Polish men and women who fought for Your Freedom and Ours. Edinburgh, Scotland.

Edinburgh, Scotland.

Edinburgh, Scotland.

Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland.

Group of twenty glazed ceramic tiles, originally from two buildings. Date: 15th - 16th century (Ming Dynasty)

Stoneware figure of Budai Hesheng. Date: 1486

One of the most extreme execution practices in the Roman world was crucifixion. Such a prolonged and painful death was reserved for the enslaved and free non-citizens. These remains belong to an adult male who is the only probable crucifixion victim discovered in Roman Britain. One anklebone still holds the iron nail with which he was transfixed. Citizen soldiers gave up their rights when they enlisted, making crucifixion for desertion or cowardice an ever-present threat for troops. Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire AD 100-200 From the 'Legion - Life in the Roman Army' exhibition.