The Normans in Pembrokeshire

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History of Flemish weavers settling in Pembrokeshire in medieval Wales.

Exploration of how the settlement of Flemish weavers in Pembrokeshire in medieval times affected the use of the Welsh language in that part of Wales.
From: The Story of Welsh Conquest
First broadcast : 15 January 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Medieval world

Keywords : Politics and economy, Pembrokeshire, Wool industry, Weavers, Flemish, History of the Welsh language

Notes : This clip could be used to support a study of the Welsh language in Pembrokeshire. Is there really a language divide across the county? Discuss if this started at this time. Possible background materials - What's Pembrokeshire?. Assess the impact of the Norman invasion on life in Pembrokeshire.

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