Medieval London: From Filthy Streets to Flourishing Capital

Explore how post‑Roman London evolved from a handful of scattered settlements into a bustling commercial hub by the twelfth century. The episode examines the city’s rapid population growth, the role of livery companies and aldermen in civic life, and the devastating impact of the Black Death, drawing on contemporary accounts, archaeological findings and economic data to show how these forces forged London’s emergence as a capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices