Life in the Middle Ages

Medieval monumental brass to Sir John de Cressy at Dodford

Knights and their ladies - some medieval monumental brasses in England

Monumental brasses in English churches provide a fascinating insight into society, fashion and aesthetics. In this post we look at a variety of brasses from Essex, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire, dating from between 1350 and 1580.

Michael Smith

May 136 min read

Medieval graffiti at Ashwell church in Hertfordshire

Medieval graffiti in Hertfordshire churches

Medieval graffiti provides a fascinating insight into life six centuries ago. Here, we look at six churches to learn about their secrets

Michael Smith

Mar 145 min read

Medieval men and women working in the field at harvest time, from the Luttrell Psalter

Medieval Women exhibition at the British Library

A review of the British Library's recent and brilliant exhibition, Medieval Women: In Their Own Words. An exhibition well worth seeing!

Michael Smith

Mar 146 min read