an introduction to Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

Living in London (and England) … 1660’s

To London

The Eyam Church The well, on the outskirts of the village, where food and coin were exchanged Eyam’s main street (now!) The Bradfords’ house

Background – factors to help your understanding [ - make sure you are familiar with how each of these factors affected life in Eyam …] Life in 17 th -century rural England: Isolated Surrounded by superstition Brutal – extremes of weather & work. Controlled – social hierarchies “Primitive” living conditions Limited medical knowledge Major “world” events – English Revolution Puritanism The London plague (1665) The Great Fire (1666) Witchcraft

“ She’s a witch!”