Schofield & Vince/Medieval Towns, 5. Trade and commerce

This chapter looks at the strong connection between towns and trade, noting that doing so requires looking at towns in their larger context. Topics covered include: - the concept of the 'urban field' - traders and trading communities - coins, tokens and jettons - markets and fairs; trading buildings; craft halls and shops - long-distance trade as demonstrated by pottery - the town's supply of local pottery - a port and its trade: Kingston-upon-Hull