Innkeeping was one of the most lucrative occupations of the Middle ages, but it also carried a lot of responsibility. Inns suffered from heavy taxes and levies by the local lords of the area, and …

This article delves deep into the essential role inns played during the Middle Ages and underscores the importance of the figures behind the bar – the innkeepers.

Mar 3, 2025 · Standing proud along medieval streets, inns caught every traveler’s eye with their impressive stone or timber facades. You’d notice how innkeepers made certain their …

Discover the vital role of medieval inns and innkeepers in England. From offering shelter to fostering social connections, learn how these establishments were essential to medieval life …

Innkeepers weren’t just there to run the day to day activities of the inn, they often engaged in outside commercial activities such brewing, importing wine, and cloth trading. The Inn was …

Mar 31, 2024 · In this article, we'll embark on a journey through the Middle Ages to explore the role of inns, taverns, and guesthouses in shaping medieval hospitality. As trade and …

Step back into 1387 and experience the completely forgotten world of a medieval innkeeper through immersive storytelling. This 2-hour sleep documentary takes you inside a bustling …

Sep 12, 2021 · Innkeepers managed establishments whose purpose was to provide accommodation, food and drink to the people and animals who stayed in them. People in the …

Sep 18, 2013 · The inns and innkeepers of medieval England form a poorly documented and neglected group of institutions and individuals. Yet at a time of growing specialism, they were …

Dec 9, 2025 · One of the most enduring additions is the figure of the innkeeper. He appears nowhere in Scripture, yet he became one of the most recognizable characters in Christmas …