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Bede's World
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Church Bank
Jarrow
NE32 3DY
Tyne & Wear
England
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Bede's World
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Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Archives, Literature, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Religion, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0191 489 2106
General information (Fax)
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0191 428 2361
E-mail
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visitor.info@bedesworld.co.uk
Website
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www.bedesworld.co.uk
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Open
April-September
Mon -Sat 1000-1730
Sun 1200-1730
October-March
Mon-Sat 1000-1630
Sun 1200-1630
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Closed
22 December 2008 - 26th December 2008 and from 29th December- 1st January 2009. Closed Good Friday.
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Admission charges
Adults £5.50, Concessions £3.50, Family (based on two adults, two children) £12.50
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
Bede's World celebrates the extraordinary life and achievements of the Venerable Bede (AD 673 - 735) who lived and worked here in the monastery 1300 years ago.
Visit:
- Interactive permanent exhibition "The Age of Bede" in the stunning new museum building
- Historic site of the Anglo-Saxon monastery of St Paul and medieval monastery ruins
- Rare breeds of animals, recreated Anglo-Saxon timber buildings and ancient varieties of crops and vegetables on Gyrwe, the Anglo-Saxon demonstration farm
- Herb garden, based on Anglo-Saxon and medieval herbs, and laid out partly to a 9th century plan
- Attractive cafe within historic Grade-II listed Jarrow Hall
- Museum gift and bookshop, which stocks an extensive range of translations of Bede's works
- Varied programme of events and temporary exhibitions
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Collections description
Collection of the material excavated on the site of St Paul's Monastery between 1963 and 1978 under the direction of Professor Rosemary Cramp. Also a collection of material relating to the history and inhabitants of Jarrow Hall, built in 1785.
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Key artists and exhibits
Artefacts from the site of St Paul's monastery, including a large quantity of rare 7th century coloured window glass, including three reconstructed windows containing original glass.
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Articles
MGM 2007 - Big Bank Holiday Museum Events Round-Up
MGM 2007 - Our Top Ten Museum Music & Entertainment Events
MGM 2007 - Seven Events For Seven Days In Museums & Galleries
MGM 2007 - Museums Welcome Weekend Set To Make A Splash
News In Brief - Week Ending October 22 2006
Bede's World Display Of Jarrow Crusade Artefacts Extended
Pop Into Your Local - During Museums and Galleries Month 2003!
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Trails
A History of Britain - At the Edge of the World?
Famous Names in North East England
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Events
Farmers' & Craft Market
Broomsticks
Hallow's Eve Extravaganza
Hedgehog Homes
Workshop (Event)
Christmas Gift Fair
Christmas Crafts
illuminated Christmas Letter
Lantern Light Trail
Yule Celebrations
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Available resources
Anglo-Saxon life
Guided walk; Handling collection; Workshop (Resource)
Boy at the monastery
Guided walk; Handling collection; Workshop (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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