Dutch Barton, Paul Methuen, William Brewer, and Flemish weavers, Bradford on Avon green plaque — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

This green commemorative plaque records: Dutch Barton Flemish weavers of fine cloth from Spanish soft wool were brought to this area by clothiers Paul Methuen in 1559; and by Wm. Brewer to this site in 1674. Improved techniques re-established the wool trade. Recorded plaque organisation: Bradford on Avon Preservation Trust.

Dutch Barton is associated with Flemish weavers brought to Bradford on Avon by clothiers Paul Methuen and William Brewer, who introduced advanced weaving techniques that revitalized the local wool trade in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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