Dutch Barton, Paul Methuen, William Brewer, and Flemish weavers, Bradford on Avon green plaque

Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

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.

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