Post-doc job opportunity in late medieval history at Leicester! Working on lists of goods and chattels among 14th-15th century Escheators’ records. jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/98...

Research Associate in Medieval History (ENDURE) in Leicester | University of Leicester Recruitment Team

View details and apply for this Research Associate in Medieval History (ENDURE) vacancy in Leicester. In this role you will conduct research within the field of Medieval Urban History within the cont...

Are wives listed among the chattels? In England one could sell one’s wife at market. Into the 19th century it was thought (mistakenly) that it would add to the legality if you led her there by a rope around her neck. There were practically no divorces and little recourse against spousal abuse.