Showing posts with label middle ages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label middle ages. Show all posts

Sunday, February 6, 2011

The Luttrell Psalter Film


http://www.luttrellpsalter.org.uk/

The Luttrell Psalter Film

"Journey with us into the colourful pages of the Luttrell Psalter and across the fields of Medieval England
The Luttrell Psalter Film is a short film based on the famous images of medieval village life from the 14th c. Luttrell Psalter. The Psalter was made for Sir Geoffrey Luttrell of Irnham in Lincolnshire and is famous for its depiction of ordinary people. It is a remarkable and precious part of Lincolnshire’s heritage. The film was made to be shown at The Collection, Lincoln’s museum. It is now also available to be viewed free on the internet and is available on DVD."
http://www.theluttrells.com/luttrellpsalter.html
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/sacredtexts/luttrellpsalter.html

Monday, April 5, 2010

National Trust: The Lyme Caxton Missal

"The Lyme Caxton Missal

Turn the pages of history at Lyme Park, with our interactive display which lets you view the pages of the Lyme Caxton Missal.

The Missal was printed by William Caxton, England's first printer, in the 15th century. It is a rare copy of an early printed prayer book, famed in its time of print for being one of the first books to be printed in two colours, red and black.

For a sneak-peek of the unique Missal, watch our short film and discover more about its captivating history."

Link

A fascinating combination of old and new...