Live in Medieval Towns, How does a medieval city work? Medieval City
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At the start of the
At the start of the Middle Ages, most people lived in the countryside, either on feudal manors or in religious
communities. But by the 12th century, towns were growing up around castles and monasteries and along trade
routes. These bustling towns became centers of trade and industry.
Almost all medieval towns were protected by thick stone walls. Visitors entered through gates. Inside, homes and
businesses lined unpaved streets. Since few people could read, signs with colorful pictures hung over the doorways
of shops and businesses. Open squares in front of public buildings, such as churches, served as gathering places.
Most streets were very narrow. The second stories of houses jutted out, blocking the sunlight from reaching the
street. Squares and streets were crowded with people, horses, and carts—as well as cats, dogs, geese, and chickens.
There was no garbage collection, so residents threw their garbage into nearby canals and ditches or simply out the
window. As you can imagine, most medieval towns were filled with unpleasant smells.
In this chapter, you will first learn about the growth of medieval towns. Then you will look at several aspects of
daily life. You will explore trade and commerce, homes and households, disease and medical treatment, crime and
punishment, and leisure and entertainment.
communities. But by the 12th century, towns were growing up around castles and monasteries and along trade
routes. These bustling towns became centers of trade and industry.
Almost all medieval towns were protected by thick stone walls. Visitors entered through gates. Inside, homes and
businesses lined unpaved streets. Since few people could read, signs with colorful pictures hung over the doorways
of shops and businesses. Open squares in front of public buildings, such as churches, served as gathering places.
Most streets were very narrow. The second stories of houses jutted out, blocking the sunlight from reaching the
street. Squares and streets were crowded with people, horses, and carts—as well as cats, dogs, geese, and chickens.
There was no garbage collection, so residents threw their garbage into nearby canals and ditches or simply out the
window. As you can imagine, most medieval towns were filled with unpleasant smells.
In this chapter, you will first learn about the growth of medieval towns. Then you will look at several aspects of
daily life. You will explore trade and commerce, homes and households, disease and medical treatment, crime and
punishment, and leisure and entertainment.
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