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 & 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 & 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