Footnoting History

1288: A Moment in Norwich

02.25.2023 - By Footnoting HistoryPlay

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(Samantha) Often it is hard to get any sense of what life was like in the past. This week, Sam will take you into the Norwich Leet Roll of 1288. This local court record that listed fines for everyday transgressions provides unique insights to the lived experience in a medieval city. Join her to consider the social realities that it exposes.

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