Title: Life in the 17th Century
Headings: LIFE IN THE 17TH CENTURY
LIFE IN THE 17TH CENTURY
SOCIETY IN 17th CENTURY ENGLAND
LONDON IN THE 17TH CENTURY
BANKS IN 17TH CENTURY ENGLAND
RICH PEOPLE'S HOMES IN 17TH CENTURY ENGLAND
POOR PEOPLE'S HOMES IN 17TH CENTURY ENGLAND
FOOD IN THE 1600S
CLOTHES IN 17TH CENTURY ENGLAND
GAMES AND PASTIMES IN 17TH CENTURY ENGLAND
EDUCATION IN THE 1600s
TRANSPORT IN 17TH CENTURY ENGLAND
MEDICINE IN THE 17TH CENTURY
WARFARE IN THE 17TH CENTURY
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION IN THE 17th CENTURY

Content: Life in the 17th Century
LIFE IN THE 17TH CENTURY
By Tim Lambert
SOCIETY IN 17th CENTURY ENGLAND
During the 17th century the population of England and Wales grew steadily. It was about 4 million in 1600 and it grew to about 5 1/2 million by 1700. During the 17th century England became steadily richer. Trade and commerce grew and grew. By the late 17th century trade was an increasingly important part of the English economy. Meanwhile, industries such as glass, brick making, iron, and coal mining expanded rapidly. During the 1600s the status of merchants improved. People saw that trade was an increasingly important part of the country's wealth so merchants became more respected. However political power and influence were held by rich landowners. At the top of 17th century society were the nobility.