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The Black Death and the Rise of the English Misericord

The Black Death and the Rise of the English Misericord

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In the aftermath of the Black Death, England's parish churches underwent a remarkable transformation. With populations decimated and surviving laborers demanding higher wages, church construction boomed as a form of thanksgiving and competition. One of the most curious legacies of this era is the misericord—a hinged wooden seat on choir stalls that allowed monks and priests to rest during long services. These seats, carved with scenes from everyday life, folklore, and satire, offer a unique window into medieval English society after the plague. This episode explores the origins of the misericord in continental Europe, its spread to England in the 13th century, and its explosion in popularity after the Black Death. We visit specific examples at Exeter Cathedral, Lincoln Cathedral, and the parish church of St. Mary's in Bishops Stortford, discussing how the carvings reflect the social upheavals of the time—including the Peasants' Revolt and the decline of the manorial system. Lucas and Luna also examine the artistry of the 'misericord carvers,' often anonymous, and how their work captured the anxieties and humor of a society in flux. The episode argues that these hidden treasures are as revealing as any written record about how ordinary people processed the trauma of the plague. #BlackDeath #Misericord #MedievalEngland #ChurchHistory #ExeterCathedral #LincolnCathedral #BishopsStortford #PeasantsRevolt #GothicArt #Woodcarving #MedievalArt #ReligiousHistory #14thCentury #ChoirStalls #MedievalSatire #PandemicLegacy #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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