#77.8 Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E.  Ousbert and I are working on a proclamation to be read in the king’s court. This begins, “Proclamation of Commendation for the Military Guard Posted at Jarrow” the “P” in proclamation is my best work in creating a decorative illumination, but it’s nothing to match the standard of the LindisfarneContinue reading “#77.8 Wednesday, February 18, 2026”

#77.6 Thursday, February 12, 2026

Historical Setting: Jarrow, 794 C.E.  Ousbert, the king’s man who oversees the guarding of Jarrow against the Vikings is asking me to do the abbot’s or an ealdorman’s job of writing a report to the king. He wants a letter that will make a fine display before the court and that has good words commendingContinue reading “#77.6 Thursday, February 12, 2026”