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Brabant weavers

Categories: Commerce, Craft / Design

Countries: Belgium, Netherlands

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The Brabant describes a part of the low countries to the east of Flanders. Weavers had come to England from the Brabant and Flanders during the 12th century.

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Brabant weavers

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St Mary Somerset - Weavers

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