Blurb:

This chapter looks at the strong connection between towns and trade, noting that doing so requires looking at towns in their larger context. Topics covered include:






- the concept of the 'urban field'






- traders and trading communities






- coins, tokens and jettons






- markets and fairs; trading buildings; craft halls and shops






- long-distance trade as demonstrated by pottery






- the town's supply of local pottery






- a port and its trade: Kingston-upon-Hull