That ends my guide to surviving in Medieval England. I hope I’ve answered many of your most pressing questions and you now have the basic information needed in order to blend in with the locals during your adventure back in time to the Middle Ages.
I can’t stress enough that your good health will probably depend on you having had all the injections necessary for a visit to a Third World country before you go, as well as full health and dental check-ups.
Think of it as a voyage of exploration and discovery to unknown regions, although the landscape may seem somewhat familiar. Leave your electronic gadgets behind; they’ll be no use to you as you can’t recharge them and there’ll be no wi-fi or SatNav signals.
Expect dirt, discomfort and hard work, along with language difficulties, at least to start with. I’m sure you’ll soon adapt to all these changes and get used to the sound and meanings of Chaucer’s Middle English. You will be experiencing history, first-hand; something no one has ever done before.
When you return, you can rewrite this book, adding all the extra advice you have acquired and correcting any errors I’ve made, and omitting information you found unnecessary. Obviously I haven’t been there, so this is only an armchair-traveller’s guide. Even so, I hope you find it helpful.
I wish you good luck on your time-travelling adventure and a safe return to your home century, whenever that is. Enjoy!
P.S. In case of emergencies, don’t forget to learn the ‘Neck Verse’ in Latin.