When we imagine the Middle Ages, it's easy to picture knights riding to war or wealthy nobles travelling with large retinues. But most of the people you were likely to meet on a medieval road were very different.
In this documentary, we explore the fascinating world of medieval travellers, the ordinary working people who connected towns, villages and castles across Britain. Meet the carters who hauled goods between markets, the drovers moving vast herds of cattle and sheep across the countryside, the wandering chapmen selling useful goods from village to village, the travelling tinkers repairing household items, and the players and entertainers who brought music, stories and laughter wherever they went.
Discover how these medieval occupations worked, what dangers travellers faced on England's roads, what they carried with them, where they slept, and how they helped keep medieval society functioning long before railways or modern transport.
If you've ever wondered what everyday travel really looked like during the Middle Ages, this video offers an authentic glimpse into life on the medieval road.
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