Yeavering

Residence of early Northumbrian kings where, according to Bede, Paulinus carried out baptisms in 627 in the presence of King Edwin.

Residence of early Northumbrian kings where, according to BedeBede, the Venerable (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon historian and biblical scholar. Sent to study at the monastery of Wearmouth at seven; later transferred to Jarrow. Renowned in his lifetime for his learning, Bede wrote treatises on poetry, time and cosmography. Historical works include History of the Abbots, prose and verse versions of the Life of St Cuthbert and Ecclesiastical History of the English People., Paulinus carried out baptisms in 627 in the presence of King Edwin.