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Show Flemings in England Flemish weavers were first established estab-lished In England by Henry 1 In Pembrokeshire Pem-brokeshire nt the beginning of the Twelfth century, and they seem constantly con-stantly to have come to England after that time. In Edward Ill's reign Immigration Im-migration was stimulated when the king offered special rights to the Flemish on condition that they teach Englishmen their trade. loiter, In the Sixteenth century, the religious troubles trou-bles resulted In a substantial emigration emigra-tion of Flemish weavers to England. These Immigrants, played an Important Impor-tant part In the birth of the English woolen Industry. |