John Winchcombe blue plaque — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: This building was a small part of the home of John Winchcombe (c.1489-1557) also known as 'Jack of Newbury' leading Tudor producer of dyed cloth, on an industrial scale two centuries before the Industrial Revolution. Exporter across Europe and beyond. Owner of Bucklebury and Thatcham. Leader of Newbury men to war for Henry VIII. The main part of this house was demolished to make way for Marks & Spencer. Recorded plaque organisation: Newbury Society, Newbury Town Council.

John Winchcombe, also known as 'Jack of Newbury,' was a leading Tudor producer of dyed cloth on an industrial scale, significantly influencing early modern textile manufacturing and trade before the Industrial Revolution. He was also notable for his military leadership and ownership of substantial properties in Bucklebury and Thatcham.

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