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Life in Elizabethan Towns: Culture, Society, and Social Classes

Explore the intricate tapestry of life in Elizabethan towns, where the divide between noble families—predominantly Catholic old nobles and Protestant new nobles—defined social hierarchies. Knights held top positions, yet the merchant class experienced significant growth. With Latin as the language of literacy, town life thrived in a framework of distinctive architecture and flourishing activities. The daily rhythm began with early bells, dictating jobs and mealtimes, while local crier announcements kept citizens informed. Learn about the customs, games, and social dynamics that shaped this vibrant era.

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Life in Elizabethan Towns: Culture, Society, and Social Classes

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  1. Culture, Society, and Town life. Created by: Igor Andrzhievesky SanteRomdaldini Jerry Murray Joe Carroll Shakespeare

  2. Background Information • Most old noble families were Catholic. • New noble families were protestant. • Social classes • Knights were at the top of the social later, but the real growth of the society was in the merchant class

  3. More Background • Latin was still the language of literacy • Houses -Tutor Style-More windows, they had more glass than walls • By the end of queen Elizabeth's rule was over, the English acquired a reputation for cleanliness

  4. Games and Activites • Bowls • Paume • Tilting quintain • Bull and bear baiting • Chicken Fighting

  5. The Town Life • The day started with the ringing of a bell at 4 or 5 o’clock in the morning • Jobs open at 6 am

  6. Food and Meals • Meals for the wealthy were very large • Breakfast was considered a light snack, while the main meal of the day was dinner. • Small supper was usually around 6 o’clock. • The poor ate dinner at noon and and supper at 7 or 8 p.m.

  7. Bells and Criers • The bells told time and announcements • Town criers carried announcements and carried news • They were the main source of news

  8. Market • The most active time was the morning • Barbers and blacksmiths were open until the curfew bell rang • On Saturday’s the shops closed around noon • Sunday was the “Lords Day of Rest” and only some work was done on those days.

  9. Weapons • Cross bow • The long Bow was very popular despite the invention of gun power • Swords • Hammers • Axes

  10. Citations • Ross, David. “Medieval England-Daily life in Medieval Towns.” Britain Express. Britain Express. Web, 11 Apr. 2011 • Ross, David. “Elizabethan Life.” Britain Express. Britain Express. Web.14 Apr. 2011

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