Most people in medieval society lived in villages, there were few large towns. The majority of people were peasants, who worked on the land. There were a range of jobs and trades in towns and ...
Archaeologists found medieval remains preserved below structures built in the 19th Century Construction work has uncovered significant archaeological remains in the heart of a medieval town that ...
This beautiful town in the south of England is perfect for taking a winter walk and for exploring its historic streets. Rye is a medieval town in East Sussex, it has cobblestone streets and well ...
Although towns became central to the economy, townspeople could hardly have been more than 10 per cent of the total population. Cardiff, with perhaps 2,200 inhabitants in 1300, was almost certainly ...
The town has managed to retain much of its original charm and is recognised as one of the UK's best-preserved medieval towns. The town's streets are lined with half-timbered houses, and historic ...