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The cloth trade was very important in the East of England in Medieval times. In the 13th century, Colchester had a small but growing share in the trade and was known for the production of russel, a middle quality grey or brown cloth. This declined until in 1565 a large influx of Dutch weavers again ...

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The cloth trade was very important in the East of England in Medieval times. In the 13th century, Colchester had a small but growing share in the trade and was known for the production of russel, a middle quality grey or brown cloth. This declined until in 1565 a large influx of Dutch weavers again established Clochester as a centre for manufacturing draperies. Picture taken at Colchester Castle Museum June 2007.

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5th Aug 2007 by Diane Earl

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 Geography, History

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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trade cloth material russel colchester Holland Dutch weave

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