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32. Medieval Guilds

London History

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Is There a Standardisation of Goods?

In medieval London there was no standardisation of goods, you've got no trademarks. Guilds are very hot on quality assurance and they're tough on people who try to sell substandard goods. There are all kinds of ritual punishments that we know about including being burnt in front of their nose or dragged around the city with a loaf tied round your neck.

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