The people's Health: medieval era- approaches to public health in towns.

Question 1

what did Edward 111 order the authorities in York to do in 1301?

Answer 1

bring regulations to keep city clean.

Question 2

in the 1500 York’s aldermen banned what and who did they move where?

Answer 2

dumping waste in street and ordered businesses eg: butchers, fishmongers and tanners, to move outside city walls.

Question 3

from 1293 who did London employ and what were there jobs?

Answer 3

rakers- clear rubbish off streets.

Question 4

from 1300 what rules did London put in place and why?

Answer 4

rules about where latrines were allowed to be built after a latrine in Moorgate leaked sewage into surrounding area.

Question 5

what did the London authorities do in 1417 in response to what?

Answer 5

closed public baths after an outbreak of plague.

Question 6

from 1287-1289 what did Norwich do to those found polluting water and dumping waste?

Answer 6

publicly named and shamed.

Question 7

in 1276 who did the Shrewsbury authorities tax and why?

Answer 7

taxed richer citizens to fund paving the market place because it’s easier to keep free of mud and animal waste.