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TALK: Thomas Dolman, Tudor Cloth, and Shaw by Dr David Peacock at WBM
Wednesday, July 8 (1-2pm) Thomas Dolman, Tudor Cloth, and Shaw
A talk by Dr David Peacock centring on Thomas Dolman who, in the Tudor period, made a fortune from producing dyed woollen cloths for export. These cloths were processed at water-powered fulling mills at Greenham and Colthrop. Details of his dyehouse in central Newbury provide evidence of large-scale production. He bought the manors of Shaw, Speen and Colthrop, with more land further from Newbury. He died in the 1570s, and it was
A talk by Dr David Peacock centring on Thomas Dolman who, in the Tudor period, made a fortune from producing dyed woollen cloths for export. These cloths were processed at water-powered fulling mills at Greenham and Colthrop. Details of his dyehouse in central Newbury provide evidence of large-scale production. He bought the manors of Shaw, Speen and Colthrop, with more land further from Newbury. He died in the 1570s, and it was
Lunchtime talk from 1pm to 2pm.
Tickets for the talk can be purchased from Welcome (reception) at West Berkshire Museum. The tickets cost £2.50 per person (per event). All tickets are non refundab
Tickets for the talk can be purchased from Welcome (reception) at West Berkshire Museum. The tickets cost £2.50 per person (per event). All tickets are non refundab
West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury RG14 5AS
Wed 8 Jul 2015
Website:
www.westberks.gov.uk/museum
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