EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 16 MIN

Medieval London: From Filth to Fortune

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode examines how a cramped, disease‑ridden city was simultaneously a hub of trade, law and guild power. It traces the ways that sanitation gaps, market rivalry and civic governance shaped London's growth into England’s first commercial capital. By unpacking contemporary records, guild charters and royal directives it shows how everyday survival intersected with institutional authority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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