Sudbury, silk and mulberries
John Sayers, former director of Gainsborough silks recalls a lifetime in silk manufacturing
Read the blogSince Roman times mulberries have been planted in London for their delicious fruit and medicinal virtues. Today's trees help to tell this tale, including of London's medieval abbeys, monasteries, and King James I's attempt to start a silk industry to rival Italy and France.
John Sayers, former director of Gainsborough silks recalls a lifetime in silk manufacturing
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