Feature We Speak French Here French was the only language worth speaking in medieval Britain – and not just by the upper classes. Imogen Marcus | Published in History Today Volume 68 Issue 9 September 2018 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. MedievalLanguage Popular articles The St Brice’s Day Massacre ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review