Everyday Death in Shakespeare’s England

Synopsis

Video podcast. This podcast by Steven Gunn talks about accidental deaths and the hazards of everyday life in Shakespeare’s day. Coroners’ inquest reports into accidental deaths tell us about the hazards of everyday life in Shakespeare’s day. There were dangerous jobs, not just building, mining and farming, but also fetching water, and travel was perilous whether by cart, horse or boat. Even relaxation had its risks, from football and wrestling to maypole-dancing or a game of bowls on the frozen River Cherwell.

Series

The Bodleian Libraries (Bodcasts)

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Notes

Accessed 2/2017

Subjects

Social Studies; Drama; History

Keywords

accidents; death; history of the 16th century

Online availability

URI

https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/everyday-death-shakespeares-england

Credits

Contributor

Steven Gunn

Production Company

Name

University of Oxford

Distributor

Name

University of Oxford Podcasts

Web

http://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/ External site opens in new window