Explore a rich window into Norwich’s past — this collection presents the city’s social and economic records, showing how trades, laws, and governance shaped daily life.
This edition gathers documents relating to the social and economic progress of Norwich, including assemblies, crafts regulations, and court proceedings. It offers a firsthand look at how medieval and early modern Norwich managed apprenticeships, labor rules, and urban trade.
- Read the actual ordinances governing worsted weavers, calenders, and apprenticeships.
- See how city officials enforced standards, fees, and penalties in everyday work.
- Gain perspective on how craft guilds and civic authorities interacted over time.
- Trace the evolution of urban governance through council minutes and legal records.
Ideal for readers of local history, urban governance, and the economic life of medieval English cities. This edition helps you understand how a thriving market town organized work, regulation, and community identity.