Medieval (1066 – 1540)
Explore objects, stories and blogs to discover life in Medieval London
Blogs-And-Stories
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
The murder of Thomas Becket
An event that shocked medieval Europe – and a cult that's lasted centuries
Collections
Collections
Medieval pilgrim shell tokens and St James’ Way
Explore London’s medieval shell relics, symbolising the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage’s lasting allure
From our experts
From our experts
Bioarchaeological evidence for Black women in 14th-century London
How much do we know about the people in medieval London?
Collections
Collections
Guess the mystery medieval object
Three 13th-century items from the museum’s Archaeological Archive that caught our eye
Collections
Collections
Thomas Becket: Deciphering these medieval pilgrim badges
Explore the detailing of four medieval pilgrim badges and ampullae related to St Thomas Becket
Transport
Transport
St Barbara: Guardian of the Crosslink tunnel
The medieval saint who watched over the Elizabeth Line
Fashion & Style
Fashion & Style
Pointy shoes and sexuality in medieval London
How some extremely elongated footwear caused controversy in the capital
Religion & Beliefs
Religion & Beliefs
How did medieval Londoners celebrate Christmas?
Fasting, feasting and wassailers at your door
Health & Disease
Architecture & Home