Medieval London Widows, 1300-1500

by Caroline M. Barron (Editor), Anne F. Sutton (Editor)

Medieval London Widows, 1300-1500 shows that it is possible to expand the repertoire of examples of medieval women with personalities and individuality beyond the well-known triad of Margaret Paston, Margery Kempe and the Wife of Bath. The rich documentation of London records allows these women to speak for themselves. They do so largely through their wills, which themselves exemplify the ability of widows to make choices and to order their lives.

271 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1994

About the author

Caroline Barron is Emerita Professor of the History of London at Royal Holloway, University of London. She specialises in the fields of Medieval London, women, gentry and aristocracy as well as the reign of Richard II.