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<strong>Hereford, UK - Hereford Cathedral and Chained Library<br /><br /></strong>The County of Herefordshire is home to the historic cathedral city of Hereford. Hereford Cathedral has been an important landmark since it was founded in 696CE. In 794CE. King Ethelbert was murdered, and they scattered his remains in the church. The church was dedicated to this man and was blessed by the Virgin Mary because he was a saint. The cathedral was rebuilt around 1020-1040CE. but was destroyed later in 1055 by a Welsh army. Nearly everything was destroyed, and it was rebuilt over sixty years later in a Norman or Romanesque style of architecture. The cathedral was built by the Normans as a place of worship for the community. Two popular displays at the cathedral are the Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library. The Mappa Mundi is the only completed world map created by Richard of Holdingham. It was created around 1300CE. and it was drawn on a sheet of calf skin. The map was used during the medieval period, and now it is one of the most important attractions at the Hereford Cathedral. The Chained Library is a unique exhibit. During the Middle Ages, many libraries used to chain their books as a form of security for the library. Each book has a chain attached at the bottom of the front cover then attached to a rod that runs along the bottom of the shelf. The chains allow for books to be taken from the shelf but not removed from the bookcase. Many repairs were made to the Hereford Cathedral because of all the drama between royal families. The beautiful tourist attraction is still receiving many visitors to this day. <br /><br /><strong>Clinton, MA - The Bigelow Free Public Library (Photo forthcoming)<br /><br /></strong>The Bigelow Free Public Library is an important part of the community in Clinton, Massachusetts. It was originally a subscription library founded by a group of gentlemen interested in building a “school of scientific instruction ” with a reading room. The subscription library was part of a wave of mechanics’ institutes that crossed the nation, originating in Britain in the early 19th century and showing up in America soon after. The importance of learning and knowledge provided by reading rooms was fundamental to growth of colleges and universities. Many mechanics’ institutes ended up as university libraries and public libraries in the United States. The original location for the Bigelow Library was the building that currently houses the Russian Museum of Icons located in Clinton, and it remained there until 1873 when the library was donated to the newly incorporated town of Clinton by the Bigelow brothers. For a while the library was scattered amongst many locations until in 1903 it was moved to a new building constructed on land donated by Dr. Samuel A. Morse. The library holds significance as a learning center to this day.
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Kisha G. Tracy
Catalog Entry Author
India Andrews
Bob Williams
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India Andrews, Student, Fitchburg State University
Bob Williams, Student, Fitchburg State University
Bibliography
<p><span>Bigelow Free Public Library. <em><span>WordPress</span></em>. 2017, <a href="http://bigelowlibrary.org/about/library-history/">http://bigelowlibrary.org/about/library-history/</a>. <br /><br /> “Chained Library.” </span><i>Hereford Cathedral, </i><a href="http://www.herefordcathedral.org/chained-library" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span>www.herefordcathedral.org/chained-library</span></a><span>.<br /><br /> Ford, Andrew E. <em><span>History of the Origin of the Town Clinton Massachusetts 1653-1865</span></em>. Historic Buildings of Massachusetts. <em><span>WordPress</span></em>. 2017, <a href="http://mass.historicbuildingsct.com/?p=6999">http://mass.historicbuildingsct.com/?p=6999</a>.</span></p>
<p><span></span>“Hereford Cathedral.” <i>Hereford Cathedral </i>/ <i>Cathedral / Hereford / Hefordshire, </i><a href="http://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/explore/thedms.aspx?dms=3&venue=1401488&feature=1&pn=cathedral&pvieflag=V&townid=609&miles=8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/explore/thedms.aspx?dms=3&venue=1401488&feature=1&pn=cathedral&pvieflag=V&townid=609&miles=8</a>. </p>
<p><span><span>“Mappa Mundi.” </span><i><span>Hereford Cathedral, </span></i><a href="http://www.herefordcathedral.org/mappa-mundi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span>www.herefordcathedral.org/mappa-mundi</span></a><span>.<br /><br /> "Mechanics' Institutes." <em><span>Dictionary of American History</span></em>. Encyclopedia.com. 2016, <a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/history/modern-europe/british-and-irish-history/mechanics-institutes">http://www.encyclopedia.com/history/modern-europe/british-and-irish-history/mechanics-institutes</a>.</span></span></p>
<p><span>"Our history.” </span><i>Hereford Cathedral, </i><span>9 Dec. 2016, </span><a href="http://www.herefordcathedral.org/our-history" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span>www.herefordcathedral.org/our-history</span></a><span>.<br /><br /></span>Strange, Dominic. <i>The Misericords and History of Hereford Cathedral, </i><span>7 Feb. 2015, </span><a href="http://www.misericords.co.uk/hereford.html#History" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span>www.misericords.co.uk/hereford.html#History</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral started its construction in 1163 and finished in 1345, the exact dates are unknown. It is a well-known medieval Catholic church located in Paris, France. It is well-known for its French Gothic architecture and stained glass windows. Outside of the cathedral is a statue of "Charlemagne et ses leudes," or "Charlemagne and his guards." The piece was made of bronze by two brothers Charles and Louis Rochet and installed in 1882. Charlemagne was king of the Franks and united Europe during the beginning of the Middle Ages. <br /><br />St. Anthony's of Padua in Shirley, Massachusetts is a Roman Catholic church. The rural archdiocesan parish was originally established in 1905. Beside the church is Whiteley Park, a veterans park named after John Whitely, the last Shirley Elder of the Shirley Shaker community. <br /><br />The medieval text, the <em>Heliand</em> or the Anglo-Saxon Bible, translates Christianity into something they can relate to through their previous religion. It tells a similar story to Genesis and was written by an anonymous monk. Instead of being a gentle healer, the son of God is portrayed as a warrior. Often times they refer to God as the Cheiftain of the people. <br /><br />The concept that connects these three is the idea of religion and war, how they affect the community not only individually but together. In order to convert the pagans to Christianity, the <em>Heliand</em> made the Son of God a warrior. This idea of religious figures being warriors is what connects the three. The local site being a war memorial in front of a Christian church reflects the French site of the Charlemagne statue in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Charlemagne helped to unite Europe, the French included, and John Whiteley helped unite the people of Shirley, Massachusetts.
Bibliography
<p>“About Our Parish.” <em>St Anthony Church</em>, stanthonyshirley.org/parish-life/about.</p>
<p>"About Shirley." <em>Town of Shirley Massachusetts</em>, www.shirley -ma.gov/Pages/ShirleyMA_WebDocs/about.</p>
<p>“Building history.” <em>Our Lady of Paris</em>, notredamedeparis.fr/en/la-cathedrale/histoire/historique-de-la-construction/.</p>
<p>Krogt, René van der, and Peter van der Krogt. “Charlemagne et ses leudes.” <i>Statues – Hither & Thither</i>, http://vanderkrogt.net/statues/object.php?%20webpage=ST&record=frif004.</p>
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Kisha G. Tracy
Jon Jones, Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA)
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Deanna Wood, Student, Fitchburg State University
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Holly Elworthy, Student, Fitchburg State University
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Paris, France - Charlemagne et Ses Leudes (Notre-Dame Cathedral); Shirley, MA - St. Anthony's of Padua and Whiteley Park
british literature I fall 2017
cathedral
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<p>There are many ways to depict innocence in a story. Words used to describe innocence can be “small,” “little,” “young,” etc. These could also be related to a small or young child or a location such as a small town. <br /><br />Dorchester is a historic neighborhood located in Boston, MA. It was founded by Puritans in 1630 who emigrated from Dorchester, Dorset, England. It is currently Boston’s largest neighborhood. Dorchester is home to the oldest religious organization in Boston, a church that was originally created as the First Parish Church of Dorchester and still remains today. In addition to this accomplishment, Dorchester is also home to the first and oldest public elementary school in America, the Mather School. The school was created in 1639 and also stands today. Dorchester was founded only a few months before the city of Boston was founded, showing a scale of how important this neighborhood was historically for the growth of America. <br /><br />The story of <em>The Prioress’s Tale</em> takes place in a small Christian town somewhere in Asia. Children are a reoccurring topic in the story, representing innocence. The focus of the story is of a Christian boy, who is murdered on his way home from school by a group of Jewish boys who were told to do so by Satan himself. The neighborhood of Dorchester, to me, reminds me of these scenes. The schools and churches are small as well as the neighborhood itself. It was a religious town, which resembles the town in which the story took place. <br /><br />A marble font of Saint Nicholas in Winchester Cathedral is also a good reminder of the story. The Tournai Marble Font was bought from Tournai, in modern Belgium, in the 12th century and is still there today. The block this piece of art was carved from weighed around 1.5 tons and dates back to around 1150. It is the finest of ten fonts in England. In this time period, sculptures were created as iconic messages to be shared. This particular font is decorated with the extraordinary life of Saint Nicholas with symbolic animals such as birds and lions. It is thought to be a gift from Henry of Blois, William the Conqueror’s grandson. Saint Nicholas was known as a man who committed many acts of kindness, especially to children, leading to his identification with Santa Claus. The carvings on the font show multiple stories, but all of them revolve around Saint Nicholas. A few of the stories depict St. Nicholas bringing people back to life. Fonts are mainly used as a symbol of the start of Christian life. They also hold the water in which babies are baptized. It is still used for baptisms today. This relates to Chaucer’s <em>The Prioress’ Tale</em> due to the fact that Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children by means of acts of kindness. The fact that he brought people back to life resonates with the story, specifically when the Christian boy who was murdered comes back to life singing the song of the Vigin Mary that caused the boys to murder him in the first place.</p>
<em>Photo: Western Union telegram sent from Dorchester to Fitchburg congratulating a family member on the birth of a child (from Fitchburg Historical Society collection).</em>
Bibliography
“A Brief History of Dorchester.” <em>MyDorchester</em>, mydorchester.org/history. <br /><br />Taylor, Earl. “Dorchester MA, Town History 1630-1870.” <em>Dorchester Atheneum</em>, www.dorchesteratheneum.org/page.php?id=52. <br /><br />“Tournai Marble Font.” <em>Winchester Cathedral</em>, www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/our- heritage/cathedral-treasures/tournai-marble-font/.
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Kisha G. Tracy
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Mitchell LeBlanc, Student, Fitchburg State University
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First image: There are people etched in stone. The photo is in black and white. The main statues are men, and they are holding a stick-like object in their hands. The etching is on the side of a fountain.
Description by: Courtney Hastings, Student, Fitchburg State University
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Winchester, UK - Saint Nicholas Font (Winchester Cathedral); Boston, MA - Dorchester
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cathedral
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