Unboxing the Archive: Chaucer's London

The video explores a customs account from London in 1380-1381, overseen by Geoffrey Chaucer. It highlights Chaucer's role as comptroller at the Customs House, where he managed the collection of customs duties on goods like wool. The account provides insights into the diverse merchants trading in London, including notable figures like African Peter. This document reflects the cosmopolitan nature of medieval London and offers a glimpse into Chaucer's daily life, which may have influenced his literary works.

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