This was an interesting, informative book. I enjoyed delving into what the world was like in the 1300s. This is an area of interest for me, specifically in relation to the social history and literature. This book has a fair amount of social history, and managed to bring the time period to life.

NetGalley, Becky Johnson

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is a sorely needed book! A refreshing, modernized take on 14th century British history is greatly needed. The author did an excellent job of presenting complicated, complex, and nuanced information in a modern and accessible way. I am going to buy a copy to keep for my British history collection.

NetGalley, A Home Library

Kathryn's book about fourteenth century London is absolutely fascinating.

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Camden New Journal

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'Historian Katheryn Warner's new book on fourteenth century London proves that grime and crime in the capital is nothing new.'

Islington Tribune

Article: Dirty Old Town

'Historian Katheryn Warner's new book on fourteenth century London proves that grime and crime in the capital is nothing new.'

Islington Tribune

Article: Dirty Old Town

'Historian Katheryn Warner's new book on fourteenth century London proves that grime and crime in the capital is nothing new.'

Islington Tribune

Kathryn has created a comprehensive look at a world that existed where we stand today, offering a chance to time travel back to a London that is both alien but recognisable.

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Dan Carrier, The Camden New Journal

"So many facts to be found in this book. Very interesting."

Terry Sutton

The book is a fascinating read and a book that if you're a fan of English life, but especially London, you’ll really enjoy. Certainly, a book that enjoy social history.

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The History Fella

London was one of the largest cities in the world at the start of the fourteenth century and the lives of people were complex yet beset with the same issues as now. Here the author has used records to look at the lives of the people of this metropolis, what were the main issues and how their day to day existence happened. There are some wonderful tales here and some incredible insights in archaic law - how inanimate objects could be 'fined' for causing death. The research is fantastic and writing style incredibly accessible.

NetGalley, Jo-anne Atkinson

I appreciated the amount of research done by the author regarding life of mainly ordinary Londoners which provides a panorama of problems in the 14th century London. It is an incredible privilege for a historian to be able to have access to sources over 600 years old and then to present the findings to contemporary fans of the Middle Ages.

NetGalley, Beata B. Reviewer

Another informative and compelling history book by Pen&Sword. It made me learn something new and I appreciated the style of writing and the style of writing.
Recommended.

NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

This is a must have book for anyone reenacting or researching 14th century london.

It is a fascinating read and will go onto my permanent bookshelf.

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Medieval Sword School

“London, A Fourteenth-Century City, and its People” by Kathryn Warner is a well-researched and captivating look into London’s past for those who love learning new facts about medieval Europe. If you like learning new factoids about medieval London, you will find this book rather entertaining.

NetGalley, Heidi Malagisi

For readers who want a source of knowledge about fourteenth century London that is accessible, full of information with supporting citations, this is a valuable contribution to that endeavour.

NetGalley, Robin Joyce

A very fascinating and insightful non fiction read. Pen Sword Books is fast becoming a favourite publisher of mine for brilliant non fiction reads.

NetGalley, Stephanie Humphreys

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

From the way they talk, to the things they sued over an even the wages people got it seems like everything was so different in the 14th century in London. There were lawsuits over people blocking the light into their homes and even contracts that state it is unlawful to do so people were hung for stealing clothing and murdered for defending a woman. I love historical nonfiction in this book on London and the people in the 14th century was so interesting. I just know I will read it again and can’t wait to share it with my husband. The summary I gave isn’t it all in a nutshell there is much much more and all compelling it will make you shake your head in disbelief. What more can I say this book is very interesting and I highly recommend it to any history fan especially if like me you love British history.

NetGalley, Janalyn Prude