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A Spitalfields silk weaver: This man could earn 70p in a good week, but by this date
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A Spitalfields silk weaver: This man could earn 70p in a good week, but by this date
A Spitalfields silk weaver: This man could earn 70p in a good week, but by this date the industry had declined and work was hard to come by. The Spitalfields silk industry begun by Huguenot refugees who left France after Revocation of Edict of Nantes (1685) by Louis XIV. From Cassells Family Magazine, London 1884. Engraving
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1685 1884 Begun Cassell Christian Conflict Date Edict Family Good Hard Huguenot Industry Left Louis Magazine Manufacture Nantes Persecution Protestant Refugees Roman Silk Spitalfields Textile Weaver Week Work Declined Earn Revocation
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This print captures the essence of a Spitalfields silk weaver during a time of immense struggle and decline in the industry. In his weathered face, one can sense the weight of uncertainty and hardship that this man faced daily. Once a thriving trade, the Spitalfields silk industry had its roots in religious conflict, as Huguenot refugees sought solace from Catholic persecution after Louis XIV's Revocation of Edict of Nantes in 1685. The engraving, featured in Cassells Family Magazine in London back in 1884, serves as a poignant reminder of how far England had come since those tumultuous times. The image tells an untold story - one where this skilled craftsman could earn just 70p on a good week due to the scarcity of work. As we gaze upon this historical artifact today, it is important to reflect on the resilience and determination exhibited by individuals like him who persevered through challenging circumstances. This photograph not only encapsulates the struggles faced by workers but also highlights their invaluable contributions to British society. Through this single image, we are transported back to an era when religion played a significant role in shaping industries and lives alike. It serves as both a testament to human endurance and an ode to those who paved the way for future generations within Britain's textile landscape.
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