Life in Tudor Britain was harsh - the average life expectancy was just 35 years.
Most people lived in the countryside - Tudor England was a farming society. Most of the population (over 90 %) lived in small villages and made their living from farming - but some people lived in towns or big cities like London, Bristol or Norwich.
There were none of the comforts we have today. Water was collected from village pumps, wells or streams but was often polluted, so people drank "small beer" instead.
Most people lived in the countryside - Tudor England was a farming society. Most of the population (over 90 %) lived in small villages and made their living from farming - but some people lived in towns or big cities like London, Bristol or Norwich.
There were none of the comforts we have today. Water was collected from village pumps, wells or streams but was often polluted, so people drank "small beer" instead.
Many poor people lives lived in villages doing farm work or making cloth in their own homes for very little pay. They worked six days a week and only had holy days and public holidays off work.
Life in the towns was filthy. There was no running water and trash was dumped out the windows onto the streets. Animals were everywhere, and there was a lot of robberies. these unhealthy and filthy liveing conditions caused many diseases. The treatment for these was very poor. Often unsafe operations were used. Blood letting, magic, herbs that often didnt work, and charms.
Towns grew because people neede a centre place to trade. The right to hold a market had to be granted by the king.
Towns grew because people neede a centre place to trade. The right to hold a market had to be granted by the king.