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The Flemish woolworkers of the 14th century. #206251845
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The Children`s Encyclopedia originated and edited by Arthur Mee 1960s - Social History.Painting / illustration of The Flemish wool workers who came over to England to teach their trade and founded the woollen industry of Yorkshire. In the 14th and 15th centuries, Flemish and Dutch craftspeople brought skills that helped move the economy from a primary one based on raw materials to a secondary manufacturing one. This brought new wealth to England based on woollen textiles.
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