Tickets to see the famous Lindisfarne Gospels on its visit north go on sale from this Sunday and are expected to be in huge demand.
The eagerly-awaited arrival 'home' of the Gospels will see the beautifully illustrated manuscript go on show at Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle in the autumn - and, as priority booking opens, it seems many people can't wait to book to see what's described as one of the world's greatest treasures.
There was much excitement over the announcement of the ticket release - which will be at 10am this March 20, the 'feast day of St Cuthbert' - with comments on the gallery's Facebook page including "They're coming home, the Gospels are coming home! ... these amazing illuminatd manuscripts are North East cultural treasure" and "I remember seeing these at Durham. Fantastic experience." Others described the book as "magnificent" and "beautiful".
