Medieval London: A Collection of Precincts - Dr Simon Thurley
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Channel: Gresham College · 2015 · Education
The medieval city of London was a very different beast to the enormous conurbation of today. Understanding the small walled precincts is key to understanding their legacy in modern architecture and power structures. You can enjoy the full lecture on our website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/envy-of-kings-the-guildhall-of-london-and-the-power-of-the-medieval-corporation Gresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 1,800 lectures free to access or download from the website. Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram/greshamcollege
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