How to Survive in Medieval England Quotes

“An English penny shall weigh 32 wheat grains from the middle of the ear and an ounce shall weigh 20 pence. And 12 ounces make a London pound and 8 pounds make a gallon of wine and 8 gallons of wine make a London bushel.”
― Toni Mount, How to Survive in Medieval England

“The Guild of Pepperers was set up in London in 1180, becoming the Worshipful Company of Grocers in 1345.”
― Toni Mount, How to Survive in Medieval England

“Funerals always take place after dark with a procession by torchlight – men only attending – from the house of the deceased to the church. It is traditional for the priest to dig the first spadeful of earth for the grave, after which the sexton and his lad take over the hard work.”
― Toni Mount, How to Survive in Medieval England

“Hocktide begins on the Monday immediately following the second Sunday after Easter and is a day for men to have fun.”
― Toni Mount, How to Survive in Medieval England