Growing Up Medieval: Births, Schooling and Survival in 11th‑16th Century Britain

In this episode we explore how children were born, raised, educated and worked from the early medieval period to the Renaissance. We look at what evidence—from parish registers to court fines—tells us about childhood mortality, discipline, apprenticeship, play and family life, and why these everyday details mattered for Britain’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices