All Saints’ Church; Brixworth lies 7 miles north of Northampton. The core of the church is Anglo-Saxon and the research published here provides an unprecedented account of one of the most important buildings of its period surviving in England. The building of the main body of the church was towards the end of the 8th century; with a western tower; stair turret and polygonal apse added before the end of the 9th. Major modifications were made during the early and later medieval periods. From the early 19th century the church attracted much antiquarian interest; especially by topographical draughtsmen; whose drawings are crucial to its understanding before major restoration. Reverend Charles Frederick Watkins (Vicar; 1832–1871) made a particular study of the church fabric and identified both surviving and demolished Anglo-Saxon structures. Restoration under his direction reversed most of the medieval changes he recognised within the standing fabric; leaving the church with much the same appearance as it has today. The Brixworth Archaeological Research Committee; founded in 1972; embarked on an in-depth archaeological and historical study of All Saints’. Limited excavation revealed evidence for the former extent of the cemetery and examined remains of the early structures to the north of the church; including one whose foundations cut a ditch containing 8th-century material. The later 8th-century date for the foundation of the church was confirmed by radiocarbon dates from charcoal extracted from construction mortar in the church fabric. A complete stone-by-stone survey of the standing fabric; accompanied by petrological identifications; has led to a refined appraisal of the construction sequence and the identification of ‘exotic’ stone types and Roman bricks reused from earlier buildings up to 40 km distant. The archaeological; geological and laboratory findings presented here have been amplified by contextual studies placing the church against its archaeological; architectural; liturgical and historical background; with detailed comparisons with standing and excavated buildings of similar age in north Europe and Italy.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Much-Needed Resource That Looks At Jack Nicholsons Film RolesBy Daniel SavinoIn this thorough; film by film analysis of Nicholsons movie career by noted Film Historian Neibaur; we are given a much needed hard look at a major American actor. This book is not a biography nor does it include every movie that Jack Nicholson was in. It doesnt claim to be these things either; and Neibaur makes it clear from the opening that he chose the thirty two films included in this book based on their importance to Nicholsons career. The book charts Nicholsons rise to iconic status through his days as part of Roger Cormans stock company (THE RAVEN; THE TERROR) then a fixture of late 60s/early 70s independent cinema ( EASY RIDER; FIVE EASY PIECES) as well as the roles that would make him a part of the American lexicon beginning in the mid 1970s (CHINATOWN; ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST; THE SHINING; REDS; BATMAN; etc.) Each chapter discusses aspects of that movies gestation; the way Nicholson approaches the role; in addition to what led Nicholson to decide to take on each acting job and what was going on in Nicholsons personal life during the making of each film. Neibaur highlights some films that might get lost in other discussions of Nicholsons film career (THE CROSSING GUARD is one great example) but the author leaves in; to his credit; all of the major "Jack" roles. THE ESSENTIAL JACK NICHOLSON is a very easy read. Although each chapter offers a deep analysis of each film; it is not bogged down in heavy film-school jargon and I found myself absorbing each chapter easily. The book is a must have for fans of Jack Nicholson as well as anyone who is interested in American filmmaking of the last half century.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. ONE FLEW OVER THE NICHOLSON NESTBy James Zeruk; Jr.(*The reviewer received an advance copy from the publisher.)James L. Neibaurrsquo;s filmography of Jack Nicholsonrsquo;s essential films may be his best effort yet. As with his other filmographies; Neibaur presents research and scholarship that is just as useful to university film department professors as it is fun to read for Nicholson movie buffs at home on Saturday night; viewing classics like FIVE EASY PIECES; CHINATOWN; ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOrsquo;S NEST; or an obscure cult favorite like THE TERROR. Indeed; if one views a Nicholson film with Neibaurrsquo;s book open to the corresponding chapter; one finds that he does much of what the late film historian Robert Osborne did for Turner Classic Moviesmdash;share informative commentary and interesting anecdotes about the stars; directors; writers and so on.The Essential Jack Nicholson can be read cover to covermdash;like one would read a biographymdash;or used in the similar fashion of an encyclopedia. It really is well done. The book is expertly researched and finely tuned as only a legitimate film historian; educator; and prolific author can do. Read it like a fan; or source it like a student; in either case you will be highly rewarded and quite desirous to share many interesting facts about one of the most important thespians of the screen.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Jack Nicholson is easily the most iconic and talented actor to emerge from ...By Katie CarterJack Nicholson is easily the most iconic and talented actor to emerge from the era following the Golden Age of Hollywood. His career; which spans over five decades; includes such classic films as ldquo;Easy Rider;rdquo; ldquo;One Flew Over the Cuckoorsquo;s Nest;rdquo; ldquo;Chinatown;rdquo; and ldquo;The Shining.rdquo; He has been nominated for 12 Academy Awardsmdash;more than any other actormdash;and won three. The most important films in his career are now examined in this new book by James L. Neibaur; ldquo;The Essential Jack Nicholson.rdquo;Of the over 60 films Nicholson has appeared in over the years; this book focuses on 32 of them; those deemed; as mentioned before; the most important. And important doesnrsquo;t necessarily mean good. The first several chapters of the book focus on the films Nicholson made for producer and director Roger Corman; B-horror movies like ldquo;The Terrorrdquo; and ldquo;Little Shop of Horrorsrdquo; that are now cult classics; but at the time helped further Nicholsonrsquo;s career as an actor. There are some unexpected inclusions as well; like ldquo;Head;rdquo; the bizarre 1968 film based around the band The Monkees that may not seem like an essential Jack Nicholson film; but that he co-wrote and produced right before his big break in ldquo;Easy Rider.rdquo; Attention is also given to some not-so-great movies that Nicholson made after being an established actor for many years; like ldquo;Somethingrsquo;s Gotta Giverdquo; and his last film; ldquo;How Do You Know;rdquo; but Neibaur manages to imbue even those chapters with loads of insight; and recognizes the talent Nicholson brings to those lesser films.Of course there are many great movies in Nicholsonrsquo;s filmography to discuss as well; and Neibaur has a lot of fresh information and interesting analysis for even oft-discussed modern classics like ldquo;Chinatownrdquo; and ldquo;The Shining.rdquo; Throughout; Neibaur keeps track of the development of Nicholsonrsquo;s on-screen persona; which began with his very first film; ldquo;The Cry Baby Killer.rdquo; Various scenes and bits of Nicholsonrsquo;s performances in a variety of films are pointed out as evidence of the development of the crazed characters hersquo;d become most well-known for playing.ldquo;The Essential Jack Nicholsonrdquo; is a fascinating book that takes the reader on a journey through Nicholsonrsquo;s life and career; while also serving up a ton of behind-the-scenes info; critical analysis; and historical context for each film. Nicholsonrsquo;s career may not be over yet (hersquo;s still alive and well; and has supposedly signed on to star in his first movie in seven years); but itrsquo;s clear that this sort of analysis ofmdash;and tribute tomdash;his work is very much deserved.
