Carole Rawcliffe

In this engaging discussion, Professor Carole Rawcliffe, a preeminent scholar of medieval urban history, uncovers the vibrant yet gritty reality of daily life in medieval British towns. She debunks myths of rampant filth and violence, revealing surprisingly clean urban centers and the role of bathhouses. From culinary delights and communal dining to the bustling marketplace traffic, she explores how residents navigated their surroundings. Rawcliffe also sheds light on timekeeping methods and the essential contributions of immigrants, painting a vivid picture of this fascinating era.