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• What did King Edward III order regarding waste in London?

  To remove human feces and filth from the streets
• What was the impact of towns growing wealthier on public health?

  Citizens funded improvements in public health
• What measures were taken in London to improve public health after the Black Death?

  Rebuilding latrines, extending water pipes, and forming guilds
• What role did guilds play in medieval towns regarding food standards?

  They set standards and fined producers for poor quality
• What was the role of the Lord Mayor of London in public health?

  Responsible for keeping the city healthy
• How did the population of London change between 1250 and 1500?

  The population grew, indicating improved health measures
• What were gong farmers responsible for in medieval London?

  Repairing road surfaces and assessing pits
• What were the key public health measures taken in medieval towns?

  • Removal of dung heaps
  • Paving of marketplaces
  • Establishment of public toilets (privies)
  • Formation of guilds to regulate food quality