What Job Would You Have Had In Medieval Times?

Bread was a daily staple of medieval life, and good bakers were employed by nobles in their castles.

The blacksmith was one of the most important, albeit lowly, occupations of the medieval era. Blacksmiths forged weapons, sharpened weapons, repaired armor.

A herbalist was usually a member of a religious order such as a monk or friar who would plant and maintain medicinal plants, roots and herbs.

Minstrels provided castle entertainment in the form of singing and playing musical instruments.

An astrologer studied the stars and planets and regarded as a mystical person.

The candlemaker made candles to light the castle. Candles were supplemented by lighting from torches, lanterns and rush dips.