Medieval People: B
Bailiff
A bailiff collected rent for the lord and organised the peasants’ work. He was in charge of the repair of buildings and tools
Barber
As well as cutting people’s hair, a barber was also the dentist and surgeon
Billman
A foot soldier who carried a bill hook or axe
Bishop
A church leader. Frequently he was important in government as well as religious matters
Blacksmith
A metal worker who shoed horses and made/mended armour and arrows
Bowman
See Archer
Burgher
A town dweller who bought a charter to free himself from the control of the lord
Butler
A butler was responsible for buying supplies of food and drink and was in charge of the wine and beer cellars