Interestingly, the much reduced population as a result of the Black Death raised the standards of living for labourers significantly. Due to ever-rising prices across the country after the devastation brought on by the outbreak, landowners and nobles were much incentivised to offer more than they would have previously to their workers, including free accommodation, food, drink etc. However, this would not last – the Black Death returned not long after, and real change would not come about until the removal of the Feudal system.
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