Between 1500 and 1600, the population of London rose from c.50,000 to 200,000 people and consisted largely of migrants and immigrants. Such over-crowding meant poor sanitation, disease, bad housing and crime. On the plus side, London was an international port, the centre of government, literature and the arts. Consequently, London included the wealthiest and the poorest amongst its inhabitants., Topics covered include: housing; sanitation; the impact of the Reformation; Elizabethan theatreland; and plague., By the end of the course you will be able to:, • Familiarise yourself with the landscape of Tudor London, • Name 3 Elizabethan theatres and their locations, • Describe how plague was treated in Tudor London, • Locate the red light districts, popular taverns and drink tariffs, • Read and evaluate Stow's description of at least one ward of the City, , Recommended Reading, You will be encouraged to engage in background reading which will enhance your learning experience and a coursebook with suggested reading will be provided at the first session. Occasionally there will be homework reading in the form of an article provided which will encourage debate in class. , If you wish to do pre-course reading, I would recommend: Ian Mortimer, The Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England (London: Vintage Books, 2013), This course will suit anyone interested in the history of London or the Tudor period.
Name: History - Everyday Life in Tudor London Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, History Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160113 14:00:22 Updated 20160113 14:00:22
Apart from a sense of curiosity and an interest in social history.you may wish to bring note taking materials. Equipment required Apart from a sense of curiosity and an interest in social history.you may wish to bring note taking materials.
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Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, History Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, History Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology