John Winchcombe blue plaque

Newbury, West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

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 Newb

ury men to war for Henry VIII. The main part of this house was demolished to make way for Marks & Spencer.

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