What have the Romans ever given us? It’s an oft-quoted line from Monty Python’s Life of Brian that provokes quite a list of benefits, from medicine ...
Boldon Book is a real treasure
Another fascinating example of medieval calligraphy has gone on display in South Tyneside. Bede’s World in Jarrow is currently home to the only ...
Codex Amiatinus at Bede’s World
Bede’s World in Jarrow is currently exhibiting the only existing copy of the Codex Amiatinus. When I first laid eyes on the full-scale replica of ...
Networking is child’s play
Starting a new business is like having another child. So, just like I did with my son James, four, and daughter Sophie, two, I’ve been taking my ...
Putting pen to paper on a new career
I believe in fate stepping in to lend a hand every now and again. I changed supermarket jobs as a student and ended up meeting my husband. As I ...