The hidden, hazardous labor that sustained Tudor society
In short: Explore the grittiest corners of Tudor life through a musical lens designed for students. This video highlights the essential but revolting roles people held to keep their communities functioning.
This educational film from the 'Life in Tudor Times' series examines the social history of England and Northern Ireland during the Tudor and Elizabethan eras. It focuses on professions that were vital to public health and order but were defined by extreme filth and danger.
The video identifies specific roles such as gong farmers, leech collectors, plague doctors, and executioners. By highlighting these 'smelly' jobs, it provides a vivid look at the reality of Tudor society and culture beyond the royal courts.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: History songs | Smelly Tudor Jobs | BBC Bitesize for Teachers
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