Towns history medieval Flashcards
What was a problem of thatched roofs ?
Rats and mice
Diet for town people ?
Varied diet - lots of good brought in - lots of meat
Ale
Ale was stronger in towns
What were rakers ?
They were employed to clean streets
What were gongfermers ?
They were employed to empty the latrines - threw waste in rivers
When did Black Death hit
1348
What is miasma
Bad smells and air
What are the 4 humours?
Black blood ,black bile , yellow bile , phlegm in body
What were houses like in town centres ?
Tightly packed together.
Pipes ?
No one had pipes to bring clean water in
Town pubs
Would often have a lot of taverns
What was Street hygiene like ?
Animal carcasses would be left on the streets.
Did gongfermers entry the latrines ?
Yes but i then emptied into rivers
Would many drink the water?
No, because it tasted so bad.
