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"They
excel the rest in policy and industrie, for the use of their
trade and groundes, and after the rude and arrogant manner
of their wilde country they surpass the rest in wisdom and
wealth... so that the rest of the county woulde in this followe
them but afar off, the force and wealth of Yorkshire would
soon be doubled". James Ryders "Commendations of Yorkshire" 1588
Many visitors to Calderdale thought it remarkable
that commerce on such a scale could thrive in such a remote place.
West Yorkshire was put on the map by high
volume sales of Calderdale Kersey. Other Yorkshire towns also
had their own recognised specialities.
"Pennistone or Forest White and the sorts made in Wackfield are Pukes, Tawneys,
Browns, Blues and some Reds, in Leeds Brode Cloths of all colours ". Brother Pecks "Certificate of New Draperies" 1595
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