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Elizabethan London: a multicultural melting pot

Elizabethan London: a multicultural melting pot

John Gallagher delves into the multicultural and multilingual world of early modern London

Emily Briffett

Published: January 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM

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London today is a bustling, multicultural city. But what about in the past? Emily Briffett spoke to Dr John Gallagher to find out more about the vibrant and exciting melting pot of languages and cultures that was Elizabethan London, exploring what life looked like for the migrant population and those who lived alongside them.

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra