Day in the life of a townsperson
4am
The bell rang to announce the first Mass of the day and the end of the night watchman's duty.
The bell rang to announce the first Mass of the day and the end of the night watchman's duty.
6am
Shops and market stalls opened.
Shops and market stalls opened.
8am
Foreign merchants were allowed to start trading.
Foreign merchants were allowed to start trading.
9am
Breakfast.
Breakfast.
3pm
Most shops and market stalls closed.
Most shops and market stalls closed.
8pm
Curfew Bell. Town gates closed, houses shut up and the night watch began.
Curfew Bell. Town gates closed, houses shut up and the night watch began.
model of a Norman motte and bailey castle