Brabant weavers
The Brabant describes a part of the low countries to the east of Flanders. Â Weavers had come to England from the Brabant and Flanders during the 12th century.
The Brabant describes a part of the low countries to the east of Flanders. Â Weavers had come to England from the Brabant and Flanders during the 12th century.
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Belgian soldier in WW1 who died in Britain and was buried in St Mary's Cemetery, NW10.
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