The University Theater is putting on a play from the York Gild. This got me to wondering why the gilds were so popular during medieval times. The Middle Ages were based on a Feudalism system that allowed lords and owners of land to tax town people and their trades to excess. The original gilds were formed to protect worker (gild members) and protect consumers. This would make it very understandable that gilds were formed. The gild could be compared to the original set up of our government, of the people for the people. It would also explain how the gilds became so popular so fast.

"Guilds in the Middle Ages." The Middle Ages Website . N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Nov 2010. <http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/guilds-in-the-middle-ages.htm>.