Anglo-Saxon vernacular music talk and demonstration 9th February, 2019

We enjoyed a marvellous talk and demonstration from Friends Richard and Liz Walsh, at the Bede Museum, Jarrow Hall. Having battled through high winds to attend, it was a great treat to be taken into the world of the Anglo-Saxon household and hall, and ponder on the sound landscape of another time. Richard’s interesting and informative exploration of what we can know from texts and archaeology about the music of the time was beautifully complemented by Liz’s music, explanation of the instruments (lyre, harp, whistles, syrinx) and readings.