Public Health Flashcards
Carlisle
Could not afford to clear mess as they were currently at war with scottish raiders.
York
King ordered authorities to clear the filth in the streets and introduced new laws to keep towns clean.
Norwich
Publicly criticised members of general public that polluted the towns waterway and dumped waste.
Butchers Guild
Began to appoint people to check the quality of meat before it could be sold.
Guilds power growth
Guilds had full authority over towns trades.
Fines - Guilds
Fines were put in place for guilds that didn’t check quality of product
Councillors
Councillors passed on many laws.
Prostitute
Prostitutes were moved onto the outskirts of the city as they were seen as impure.
Lepers
Lepers were moved to the outskirts as their breath was seen as corrupt and could cause miasma.
What did Monasteries need water for?
Needed clean water so they could use it for mass.
Monks
Monks made conduits to improve water supply going to both people and the monasteries.
Public Baths
Public baths were closed down as heat was seen as a cause of the black death.
Monasteries help
Monasteries - monks and nuns cared for the sick.
Wardens
Made sure the towns were clean
Mayor and Alderman
Tried to make rules and regulations in order to improve towns economy and public health.
