Norwich Cathedral Close

Author : Roberta Gilchrist
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1843831732

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Norwich Cathedral Close by Roberta Gilchrist Pdf

Winner of a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award What explains the layout of the cathedral and its close? What ideas and beliefs shaped this familiar landscape? Through this pioneering study of the development of the close of Norwich cathedral - one of the most important buildings in medieval England - from its foundation in 1096 up to c.1700, the author looks at changes in cathedral landscape, both sacred and social. Using evidence from history, archaeology and other disciplines, Professor Gilchrist reconstructs both the landscape and buildings of the close, and the transformations in their use and meaning over time. Much emphasis is placed on the layout and the ways in which buildings and spaces were used and perceived by different groups. Patterns observed at Norwich are then placed in the context of other cathedral priories, allowing a broader picture to emerge of the development of the English cathedral landscape over six centuries. ROBERTA GILCHRIST is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading and President of the Society for Medieval Archaeology. From 1993 to 2005 she was Archaeologist to Norwich Cathedral. She has published extensively on medieval monasticism and social archaeology.

Author : Roberta Gilchrist
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:969762712

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Norwich Cathedral Close by Roberta Gilchrist Pdf

Author : Ian Atherton
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1852851341

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Norwich Cathedral by Ian Atherton Pdf

Norwich Cathedral, founded in 1096 by Bishop Herbert de Losinga, is of outstanding importance both architecturally and historically. Its archives, dating back to the time of its foundation, as well as the building itself, its decoration and contents, constitute an unbroken and fascinating record. Norwich Cathedral, 1096-1996 deals with all aspects of the church's history, both institutional and artistic. Written by experts, and heavily illustrated, it has been designed to be accessible to the general reader. The building itself is Romanesque, augmented by later Gothic campaigns. It has of course also undergone repair and modification throughout the centuries both in detail and occasionally in substance. It nevertheless keeps its early identity essentially intact. Its contents, from all periods of its history but notably the middle ages, are themselves of great interest: the medieval roof bosses are uniquely rich, as are the wall paintings.

Author : Benjamin Winkles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1851
Category : Cathedrals
ISBN : OSU:32435029002342

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Lincoln cathedral. Chichester cathedral. Ely cathedral. Peterborough cathedral. Norwich cathedral. Exeter cathedral. Bristol cathedral. Oxford cathedral by Benjamin Winkles Pdf

Author : Nikolaus Pevsner,Bill Wilson
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0300096070

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Norfolk 1 by Nikolaus Pevsner,Bill Wilson Pdf

Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East and its companion, Norfolk 2: North-West and South, aim to provide a lively and uniquely comprehensive survey of the architectural treasures of Norfolk. Extensively revised and expanded, these new editions of Sir Nikolaus Pevsner's original volumes bring together the latest research on a county which has some of the most attractive buildings in England. The gazetteer is enhanced by an introduction which provides a perceptive overview of the region's architectural inheritance, and is illustrated by numerous text figures, maps and 130 photographs (many specially commissioned). Pre-eminent in this volume is the city of Norwich, rich in major buildings of outstanding quality, from Norman cathedral and castle to twentieth-century city hall and university. Supreme among the ports described in this volume is the medieval walled town of Great Yarmouth, whose highly individual history and buildings are here examined in detail for the first time. There are also full descriptions of many appealing market towns, whilst the rest of the county is revealed through succinct accounts of its parish churches and less well-known buildings. Abbey ruins, brick eighteenth-century farmhouses and estate cottages in quiet inland villages contrast with coastal fishing settlements and resorts. Great barns testify to the significance of agriculture. Country houses range from the magnificent Jacobean Blickling Hall to seaside extravaganzas by Lutyens. Detailed indexes make this not only an essential reference book, but also a guide book for anyone interested in the rich region of Norfolk.

Author : E.M. Rose
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190219642

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The Murder of William of Norwich by E.M. Rose Pdf

In 1144, the mutilated body of William of Norwich, a young apprentice leatherworker, was found abandoned outside the city's walls. The boy bore disturbing signs of torture, and a story spread that it was a ritual murder, performed by Jews in imitation of the Crucifixion as a mockery of Christianity. The outline of William's tale eventually gained currency far beyond Norwich, and the idea that Jews engaged in ritual murder became firmly rooted in the European imagination. E.M. Rose's engaging book delves into the story of William's murder and the notorious trial that followed to uncover the origin of the ritual murder accusation - known as the "blood libel" - in western Europe in the Middle Ages. Focusing on the specific historical context - 12th-century ecclesiastical politics, the position of Jews in England, the Second Crusade, and the cult of saints - and suspensefully unraveling the facts of the case, Rose makes a powerful argument for why the Norwich Jews (and particularly one Jewish banker) were accused of killing the youth, and how the malevolent blood libel accusation managed to take hold. She also considers four "copycat" cases, in which Jews were similarly blamed for the death of young Christians, and traces the adaptations of the story over time. In the centuries after its appearance, the ritual murder accusation provoked instances of torture, death and expulsion of thousands of Jews and the extermination of hundreds of communities. Although no charge of ritual murder has withstood historical scrutiny, the concept of the blood libel is so emotionally charged and deeply rooted in cultural memory that it endures even today. Rose's groundbreaking work, driven by fascinating characters, a gripping narrative, and impressive scholarship, provides clear answers as to why the blood libel emerged when it did and how it was able to gain such widespread acceptance, laying the foundations for enduring antisemitic myths that continue to the present.

Author : Reid Barbour
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780191669484

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Sir Thomas Browne by Reid Barbour Pdf

Sir Thomas Browne: A Life is the first full-scale biography of the extraordinary prose artist, physician, and polymath. With the help of recent archival discoveries, the biography recasts each phase of Browne's life (1605-82) and situates his incomparable writings within the diverse intellectual and social contexts in which he lived, including London, Winchester, Oxford, Montpellier, Padua, Leiden, Halifax, and Norwich. The book makes the case that, as his contemporaries fervently believed, Browne influenced the intellectual and religious direction of seventeenth-century England in singularly rich and dynamic ways. Special attention is paid in the biography to Browne's medical vocation but also to his place within the scientific revolution. New information is offered regarding his childhood in London, his European travels and medical studies, the setting in which he first wrote Religio Medici, his impact on readers during the English civil wars, and the contemporary view of his medical practice. Overall, the image of Browne that emerges is far bolder and more cosmopolitan, less complacent and provincial, than biographers have assumed ever since Samuel Johnson doubted Browne's claim that his life up to age thirty resembled a romantic fiction filled with miracles and fables. The biography has extensive material for anyone interested in the histories of religion, education, science and medicine, seventeenth-century England, and early modern philosophy and literature.

Author : Thomas of Monmouth
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141970530

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The Life and Passion of William of Norwich by Thomas of Monmouth Pdf

A fascinating surviving chronicle from 12th-century England which holds a unique and terrible place in the history of anti-Semitism The Life and Passion of William of Norwich gives a remarkable insight into life in a medieval cathedral city, brilliantly capturing the everyday concerns of ordinary people and focussing on the miraculous cures carried out at a shrine. But this was no ordinary shrine; fervent worshippers gathered around the burial-place where they believed that a boy was buried, a boy murdered by the Jews of Norwich. A chilling, highly significant document, The Life and Passion of William of Norwich is, as far as we know, the earliest version of what was to become the 'blood libel' which has haunted Europe ever since. Miri Rubin both superbly translates the book and in her introduction interprets the sequence of events that led to the monk Thomas of Monmouth's appalling narrative. The consequences of his fantasies have been incalculable.

Author : DK Travel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465453976

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain by DK Travel Pdf

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain takes you by the hand, leading you straight to the best attractions England, Scotland, and Wales have to offer. DK's insider travel tips and essential local information will help you discover the best of Great Britain, from the famous landmarks in the hearts of the capital cities to the day trips around the countryside. See Big Ben from the London Eye, enjoy a pint on the sidewalk outside a pub, discover the mysterious and magnificent Stonehenge, and explore fairytale castles. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city map of London includes street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain truly shows you this region as no one else can.

Author : Keith Lilley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107036918

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Mapping Medieval Geographies by Keith Lilley Pdf

This book explores how geographical ideas, traditions and knowledge were shaped, circulated and received in Europe during the Middle Ages.

Author : Liz Herbert McAvoy
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781843841722

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A Companion to Julian of Norwich by Liz Herbert McAvoy Pdf

One of the most important medieval writers studied in historical and literary context.

Author : Michael Leapman,Roger Williams
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780756683221

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain by Michael Leapman,Roger Williams Pdf

Each of Great Britain's countries that have grown out of kingdoms, principalities, shire, fiefs, boroughs, and parishes has its own special flavor. This derives from Britain's landscape, its resources and its history, all which have shaped its peoples, too. For more information about Great Britain's history, castles, gardens, restaurants, tours, national parks, stately homes and cathedrals look to Eyewitness Travel Great Britain. Annually revised and updated with beautiful new photos and illustrations this guide includes information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation. Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer market research. The best keeps getting better!

Author : Kathy Lavezzo
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781501706707

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The Accommodated Jew by Kathy Lavezzo Pdf

England during the Middle Ages was at the forefront of European antisemitism. It was in medieval Norwich that the notorious "blood libel" was first introduced when a resident accused the city's Jewish leaders of abducting and ritually murdering a local boy. England also enforced legislation demanding that Jews wear a badge of infamy, and in 1290, it became the first European nation to expel forcibly all of its Jewish residents. In The Accommodated Jew, Kathy Lavezzo rethinks the complex and contradictory relation between England’s rejection of "the Jew" and the centrality of Jews to classic English literature. Drawing on literary, historical, and cartographic texts, she charts an entangled Jewish imaginative presence in English culture. In a sweeping view that extends from the Anglo-Saxon period to the late seventeenth century, Lavezzo tracks how English writers from Bede to Milton imagine Jews via buildings—tombs, latrines and especially houses—that support fantasies of exile. Epitomizing this trope is the blood libel and its implication that Jews cannot be accommodated in England because of the anti-Christian violence they allegedly perform in their homes. In the Croxton Play of the Sacrament, Marlowe’s The Jew of Malta, and Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, the Jewish house not only serves as a lethal trap but also as the site of an emerging bourgeoisie incompatible with Christian pieties. Lavezzo reveals the central place of "the Jew" in the slow process by which a Christian "nation of shopkeepers" negotiated their relationship to the urban capitalist sensibility they came to embrace and embody. In the book’s epilogue, she advances her inquiry into Victorian England and the relationship between Charles Dickens (whose Fagin is the second most infamous Jew in English literature after Shylock) and the Jewish couple that purchased his London home, Tavistock House, showing how far relations between gentiles and Jews in England had (and had not) evolved.

Author : Carole Rawcliffe,Richard Wilson
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1852855460

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Medieval Norwich by Carole Rawcliffe,Richard Wilson Pdf

Norwich is an important city today, but in Medieval times it was our second city and a centre of government power. Here is its story.

Author : Miriamne Ara Krummel,Tison Pugh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783319637488

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Jews in Medieval England by Miriamne Ara Krummel,Tison Pugh Pdf

This volume examines the teaching of Jewishness within the context of medieval England. It covers a wide array of academic disciplines and addresses a multitude of primary sources, including medieval English manuscripts, law codes, philosophy, art, and literature, in explicating how the Jew-as-Other was formed. Chapters are devoted to the teaching of the complexities of medieval Jewish experiences in the modern classroom. Jews in Medieval England: Teaching Representations of the Other also grounds medieval conceptions of the Other within the contemporary world where we continue to confront the problematic attitudes directed toward alleged social outcasts.