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The Story of Wool Through the Years
The article traces England’s cloth trade from early exports in the 12th century through Edward II and Edward III policy shifts. It covers import restrictions, Crown controls, and the rise of manufactured cloth as a leading export, noting key ports, towns, and foreign immigration that revived the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward II
Lincolnshire
Henry III
Stamford
Beverley
Venice
Lincoln
Ipswich
Boston
Lincs
England
Richard LT
Eaward
Lear
Wales
Ireland
Edward
Flanders
John Kempe
Edward TM
West Rideng
Yorkshire
West Riding
Cod Laver
York
Halifax
Wakefield