Biography of King John

Summary of the Magna Carta
The summary of the Magna Carta is as follows:

• The Church - The Church was to be free from royal interference, especially in the election of bishops
• Taxes - No taxes except the regular feudal dues were to be levied, except by the consent of the Great Council, or Parliament
• The right to due process which led to Trial by Jury
• Weights and Measures - All weights and measures to be kept uniform throughout the realm

The Magna Carta 1215 The Medieval Times website provides interesting facts, history and information about these great people and important historical events which scatter the Medieval History books including the Magna Carta 1215. The Medieval Times Sitemap provides full details of all of the information and facts about the fascinating subject of the lives of the people who lived during the historical period of the Middle Ages. The content of this article on Medieval life and times provides free educational details, facts and information for reference and research for schools, colleges and homework for history courses and history coursework.

Medieval England

Medieval England
What was life really like in Medieval England? The life of all the classes in England was dominated by the feudal system. What was English Village life and general Daily Life in England like during these turbulent times? What was life like for the Lord of the Manor and the peasants and serfs who worked on the manors of England? The following links provide access to articles about life and times in England:

Medieval England - The Lady and Lord of the Manor The emergence of Manorialism in England is described including sections on Manorialism, Manors, the Lord of the Manor, the Lady of the Manor and a full description of a Manor House in England during the Medival times. Facts and interesting information about the people who lived under the system of feudalism and manorialism. The land owned by the lord of the manor varied in size but were typically between 1200 - 1800 acres. The land belonging to the 'Lord of the Manor' in England was called his "demesne," or domain which he required to support himself and his retinue. The lady of the manor in England had to take over the running of the manor when her husband was absent. She was a figure of authority. And her word was literally law when her husband was absent. The lives and times of the following people who lived in England - the Vassals and the Oath of Fealty, the Fief, Serfs, Peasants and the Villein. What free time did the people of England get? The Religious Festivals provided some relief from the day to day drudge of everyday life with Medival Holidays in England. The methods of Farming in England was dictated by the Feudalism and the Manor system or Manorialism. A fief was a vassal's source of income, granted to him by his lord in exchange for his services.

Feudalism Life in England was dominated by the feudal system. Learn about feudalism during the times in sections on the Feudalism Pyramid, Feudal Justice and the eventual Decline of Feudalism. The most important and interesting aspects and facts about feudalism in times have been comprehensively detailed including sections on the Feudalism Pyramid, Medival Feudalism, European Feudalism, the Feudal System, Feudal Justice and the Decline of Feudalism. For additional facts and information please refer to Feudalism Pyramid, Feudal Justice and European Feudalism.

Medieval England - Jobs The names of the jobs of the people including the peasants and serfs who worked on the manors are described in this section together with the Medival jobs necessary for the efficient running of the castles and of the jobs and occupations found in the towns and cities of England.

Medieval England - Farming A manor varied in size, according to the wealth of its lord. In England on average six hundred acres represented the extent of an average estate. Farming in England during this period was therefore important. Of the arable land of the manor the lord reserved as much as he needed for his own use. The lord's land was called his "demesne," or domain. The rest of the land he allotted to the peasants who were his tenants.

Medieval England - The Guilds The terrible Black Death saw the move of peasants from the country to the towns and cities of England. The Guilds controlled the way in which trade was conducted in the town. The members of the Guilds also became involved with civic duties and were appointed to important and influential positions in the community.