Elizabethan London: a multicultural melting pot
John Gallagher delves into the multicultural and multilingual world of early modern London

Published: January 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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 BriffettContent Producer (Podcasts)
Emily is HistoryExtra’s Content Producer (Podcasts). Before joining the BBC History team in 2021, Emily graduated with an MA in Public History from Royal Holloway, University of London
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