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The People’s Health, c. 1250-2000

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Cesspit

A pit for collectinfg human excrement

Conduit

A small water fountain or water pipe

Epidemic

A disease that affects a large number of people at the same time

Factor

Something that plays a part in causing an event

Faeces

Poo

Flagellants

People who whip themselves for God’s forgiveness

Fundamental British values

Looking at the emergence of laws that take into account the health of the people. Mutual respect regardless of socio-economic position.

Cultural Capital

Understanding how disease drives improvements in a country’s social and technological make up..

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