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THE HIST OR Y OF L ONDON  23

Chivalry
In later eras, medieval knights were Where to See
idealized for their courage and honour. Medieval London
Edward Burne-Jones (1833–98) painted
George, patron saint of England, Only a few buildings survived
rescuing a maiden from the dragon. the Great Fire of 1666 (see pp26–
7): the Tower (see pp158–61),
Westminster Hall (see p76), and
Westminster Abbey (see pp80–
83), and a handful of churches
(see p50). The Museum of
London (see pp170–71) contains
artifacts, while Tate Britain (see
pp86–9) and the National Gallery
(see pp108–11) display paintings.
Manuscripts, including the
Geoffrey Chaucer Domesday Book, are found at
The poet and customs controller the British Library (see p133).
(see p43) is best remembered for his
Canterbury Tales, which creates a rich
picture of 14th-century England.

The Tower of London was
started in 1078 and became
one of the few centres of
royal power in the largely
self-governing City.

A 14th-century rose window
Plan of the Bridge is all that remains of
The bridge had 19 arches to span Winchester Palace near the
the river, making it for many years the Clink on Bankside (see p179).
longest stone bridge in England.

Many 13th-century pilgrims 1348 Black 1394 Westminster The Great Seal of Richard I,
went to Canterbury. Death kills Hall remodelled by who spent most of his
thousands Henry Yevele 10-year reign
fighting abroad.
1250 1350 1400 1450

1381 Peasants’ 1397 Richard 1476 William
Revolt defeated Whittington Caxton sets
becomes mayor up first
printing press
at Westminster

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