Shopping In the Middle Ages

Economic structure of the city Due to expansion of agricultural trade, some cities like Santiago and A Coruña became very important In the late Middle Ages the cities were inhabited by bourgeois, artisans traders and owners. The cities were fortified and were set around a castle, were protected by walls, moat and drawbridges. They formed guilds to protect their interests, each member paid a fee to lease and maintain a place for the organization, which met to discuss business, and to drink.

For a trade was necessary to be admitted to the guild and the applicant must pass through three degrees Apprentice: his father sent him home to serve a master, whom should pay for the room, food and teaching the craft. The apprentice worked without be payed, the teacher could correct, shock him and if he fled, the justice would forced him to return Fellow or bred served a master for a wages. They had to pay for be admitted among the teachers and could not go on strike. They were staying in guest houses or home of a master, in case he had had a daughter, this was a way he had to progress. Teachers have the right to manufacture and sell a product, could participate in assemblies and they had his home and family; Were organized so that only they could make and sell the products of their specialty.

A Coruña A Coruña and its port had important business in the Middle Ages. Alfonso X gave the city the privilege of disembarking and selling salt without paying taxes thus Coruna plays an important role in maritime trade. The work led workshops to people of the same trade were grouped into guilds, whose members are: masters, journeymen and apprentices are now working the streets. Many streets in Coruna keep the names from Middle Ages.

Surpluses are brought to market

Market in the Middle Ages Agricultural surpluses and materials produced in the workshops improved the markets in the cities. To facilitate these exchanges currency is needed. The Road to Santiago improves trade, as there is free movement from Europe, the roads were protected, had shelters, hospitals... Transport is in carts by land and by sea in galleys. Appears a new figure, the banker, who lends money to invest in business.

Artisans sell their products

Middle Ages market

current market

Sea ​​ routes Galicia has a long coastline, marine waters are rich, it costs have many natural fishing ports, this made possible Galicia had always fishing power with internal and external trade. Fishing and its derivatives always set the basis of the economy of many fishing ports from the Middle Ages. In the Middle Ages, it was impossible to transport fresh fish to great distances, only fishing spots themselves or others in close proximity was possible to find fresh fish. Other areas only had the chance to get fish from rivers. The fisheries sector is also experiencing a boom at this time. From the ports of A Coruña and Pontevedra, are sent to the Mediterranean ports sardines and other species from our shores Land routes lost ground compared with the sea, the pilgrims arriving in Santiago are increasingly choosing the port of A Coruña. In Santiago stands based textile crafts, linen and cloth trade

Current trade The current trade is linked to the sea, fishing and its derivatives are an important source of income Agriculture: the Galician farm size causes lack of competitiveness to compete in the market. In Galicia highlights fashion design with renowned designers such as Roberto Verino, Kina Fernandez.... and also highlight strings designed according to what people likes, Zara and Inditex stores are spread worldwide Other products that are: wine, energy, shipbuilding, processing of ornamental stones (granite), timber, automotive and aquaculture. The global economic situation requires companies to become increasingly competitive, technological component is being one of the key aspects in their development

CURRENT SITUATION AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IN GALICIA The situation is encouraging. Through collaborative projects with SME Univesities are improved business opportunities and the skills and qualifications of university students and professionals from the field of SMEs, to bring them up to the new demands of society information The designation of origin products (wine) and traditional (Camariñas handcrafts…)

The currency and its evolution In the Middle Ages Galicia, Asturias, León and Castile were the kingdom of Castile Coinage in Castilla began during the reign of Alfonso VI Alfonso VIII of Castile began to farm the gold by the year 1172 and produced pieces called coppers, with an approximate weight of 3.8 grams each. After Alfonso X the coppers were replaced by doubles and during the reign of Alfonso XI and Pedro I coined the actual silver, worth one- twelfth of the golden double and triple the penny Noven Until January 1, 2002 as Galicia Spain used the peseta as of this date is the euro Other payment way is the card, it is very current, people no longer take cash to pay

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