Gives a general account of life in medieval England, looking at the life and work of the peasants, the three field system of agriculture, houses of the rich and poor, the church and monastry, the work of the monks and nuns and Holy Day celebrations. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
501382
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → England
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Monasteries - England
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Monasteries - England
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Nuns
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Civilization, Medieval
History → Feudalism - Great Britain
History → Great Britain - History - Medieval Period, 1066-1485
History → Middle Ages - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)