Men at Work : Labourers and Building Craftsmen in the Towns of Northern England, 1450–1750

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This study redresses the North and South imbalance of much work in economic and social history by focusing on the impact of the building trade. The period 1450–1750 witnessed substantial changes in agriculture, industry, and population. Using local archives, the author addresses conditions of work, wages, gender differences, and relationships with employers.