Images of Jesus and the apostles are still visible on the coffin of St Cuthbur Owen Humphreys/Press AssociationSome of the world’s most significant Anglo-Saxon artefacts have gone on permanent display at Durham Cathedral, including the 1,300-year-old wooden coffin of St Cuthbert. It was recovered when his tomb was opened in 1827 and still has visible images of Jesus and the apostles on the oak fragments. The collection, housed in a new Open Treasure exhibition area, also features St Cuthbert’s gold and garnet pectoral cross, left, a portable altar and ivory comb. The historian Janina Ramirez said:“To see the objects St Cuthbert handled and the treasures that accompanied him . is to experience some of the finest history our nation has to offer.”Rod Stewart funds anti-Trump familiesRod Stewart has given thousands of pounds to the families of disabled…

Source: The Times July 28, 2017 23:26 UTC