The First Ever Poet: The Life Of Anglo-Saxon Saint Hild | Our History

Hild was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman whose early years are shrouded in mystery, although we know she became a nun at the age of 33.

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Commissioned to found monasteries by St. Aidan, her reputation as abbess was so great that Whitby was chosen for the Synod in 664 AD, where the Roman style of Christianity was preferred to the Celtic, a decision that has repercussions even today. She was a great enthusiast for learning, and encouraged Caedmon, who received the fit of poetry in vision, and sang his own religious compositions to help interpret the Christian message to others. He is considered the first vernacular English poet.

This film was first broadcast: 23 Jul 1996

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