Case study: Flemish and Walloon migrants in Sandwich and Canterbury
I can explain the reasons for and experiences of Flemish and Walloon migrants, as well as the impact of Flemish and Walloon migrants on a local and national level.
Case study: Flemish and Walloon migrants in Sandwich and Canterbury
I can explain the reasons for and experiences of Flemish and Walloon migrants, as well as the impact of Flemish and Walloon migrants on a local and national level.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- To improve England’s economy, William Cecil invited Flemish and Walloon weavers to Sandwich and later Canterbury.
- Although they faced increasing hostility, Flemish and Walloon weavers established a community and thrived economically.
- Flemish and Walloon weavers impacted the economy and the built environment.
Common misconception
All people who migrated to England from Flanders had similar experiences.
Walloon weavers had more positive experiences in Canterbury and were awarded greater freedoms, when compared to Flemish weavers in Sandwich.
Keywords
Flemish - One of several German groups from Flanders (modern-day Belgium)
Walloon - One of several German groups from Flanders (modern-day Belgium) and some surrounding regions
Persecution - hostility or ill-treatment against a person or group on the basis of a ethnicity, religion or any other belief/characteristic
Apprentice - someone who is learning a new skill from an experienced worker
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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