A 13th c. Northumbrian lady
I was married to Erik of Fairhall, whose mother was a Dane and whose father was English. He died 10 years ago. Three days before we were wed, which is to say Easter of 1095, many stars were seen to fall from heaven. Not just one or two, but so many that no one could… Continue Reading Caitlin's Journal: Kings
The capital of Northumbria is York. Many crafts are represented there: leather-working including a large tannery, the working of jet, amber, iron, lead, copper alloy, gold and silver; also of glass, bone and antler; and turning wooden bowls and cups. It is also a center of clothmaking and dyeing. Our looms at Fairhall weave cloth… Continue Reading Caitlin's Journal: Visit to York