Lutyens and Lindisfarne: Castle, fortress, or country home?

Panel: Nick Lewis, Hugh Dixon
Host & Moderator: Martin Lutyens & Robin Prater
In January of 1908, Edward Hudson telegraphed Edwin Lutyens to let him know that he had gotten Lindisfarne Castle. The two then proceeded to transform Lindisfarne for use as a holiday home. Their collaboration drew notice from the Prince and Princess of Wales (future King George and Queen Mary), who visited in July, 1908. Today Lindisfarne is owned by the U.K. National Trust.
Hosted by Martin Lutyens and Robin Prater
Nick Lewis
Born and raised in Alnwick, Northumberland, Nick Lewis studied history at York St John College and then for a Masters in 18th Century History at York University. He then worked in the Collections & Archives department for the Northumberland Estates at Alnwick Castle for a number of years before moving to Lindisfarne Castle in 2007. Nick currently serves as Collections & House Officer for Lindisfarne which is owned by the U.K. National Trust.
Hugh Dixon, MBE, FSA
Hugh Dixon is an architectural historian. After seventeen years of establishing building history and conservation in Ulster, he was for 25 years National Trust Curator for Northumberland and Durham with responsibilities included Lindisfarne Castle. In retirement, he has been conservation advisor to Durham Cathedral and Hexham Abbey and continues as a consultant to National Trust properties.

[@OrlandoExecVilla]

An incredible insight into this most wonderful building. Thank you!

[@keithdallan]

Brilliant! A really enthusiastic and informative webinar. It's great to hear from fellow Lut Nuts

[@baltoman24]

Thank you for this very informative webinar- it is such an extraordinary history. Is it possible to get more information on the original and replacement mortar formulation? Thank you. - Matthew J. Mosca

[@baltoman24]

PS- also more information on the paint finishes, such as the blue wall- thank you.

[@goneysangullies]

Architects make a building inviting.