Medieval (1066 – 1540)

An event that shocked medieval Europe – and a cult that's lasted centuries

Explore London’s medieval shell relics, symbolising the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage’s lasting allure

How much do we know about the people in medieval London?

Three 13th-century items from the museum’s Archaeological Archive that caught our eye

Explore the detailing of four medieval pilgrim badges and ampullae related to St Thomas Becket

The medieval saint who watched over the Elizabeth Line

How some extremely elongated footwear caused controversy in the capital

Fasting, feasting and wassailers at your door

Give thanks for the modern flush

What does a tiny medieval dragon belt-mount say about London’s fashion, social status and laws

Surviving landmarks from 1000 to 1500

In the summer of 1381, a popular rebellion led by Wat Tyler threatened to topple the ruling elite

When Roman London was abandoned, a new settlement sprang up beyond the walls

Two centuries of Viking raids and conquest left London a radically changed place

A list of the most notorious and historic prisons in the city

London’s Norman fortress that morphed into a Tudor palace

The rule of William the Conqueror and his descendants brought more than castles

How 1970s archaeologists recorded the remains of 234 people buried nearly 1,000 years ago