Churchmen in medieval Norwich
I can explain the role religion played in social life in medieval Norwich.
Churchmen in medieval Norwich
I can explain the role religion played in social life in medieval Norwich.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Norwich was home to many religious houses.
- Norwich Cathedral was the most prominent religious community in Norwich.
- The Cathedral was wealthier than any other group in Norwich.
- Churchmen provided a range of social services including charity and education.
- Other religious houses like the Blackfriars were more popular than the monks at the Cathedral.
Keywords
Cathedral - a cathedral is the largest and most important church in a particular area
Bishop - a bishop is a leader of high rank in the Christian Church
Monk - a monk is a man who has withdrawn from normal life to dedicate his life to God
Will - people write a will to leave instructions about what should be done with their things once they die
Common misconception
Students think that medieval churches only focused on prayer and religious services.
Remind pupils that the Cathedral and other groups of churchmen in medieval Norwich also provided charity, education and hospital care.
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