Mediæval London

The work surveys the city's development from its Roman foundation through decline after Roman withdrawal and revival under Anglo‑Saxon and Norman rule, tracing urban growth, civic institutions, and ecclesiastical foundations. It describes major buildings and features — cathedral, abbey, bridges, walls, gates, markets, guilds, hospitals, monasteries — and charts social life, pageantry, and municipal administration across medieval dynasties. Attention is given to maps and contemporary illustrations, architectural remnants, and the changing outskirts, while topographical detail, documentary notes, and notable events combine to present a comprehensive portrait of urban life in the Middle Ages.