Accepted because of their money and skills in finance and trade
Some were poor
Jewries

Separate places where jewish families settled to live near people who shared their beliefs and customs
Antisemitism was prevalent but became more evident in the 12th and 13th century
Paying to shelter in royal castles during times of crises
1. Charged high interest rates
2. Caused resentment
All jewish people in York were killed in the Clifford's Tower massacre
1190
All Jews were expelled
1290
Jews impact
jewish migrants lent money to people starting businesses in England and to merchants
European traders and craftsmen reason
settles to organise their trade with Europe towns allowing them to hold annual fairs
Migrants from low countries were attracted by the wool industry
in 1351, weavers from the low countries were invited to England by Henry III to weave from English wool which was sold at high prices
Experiences ETACM
flemish bricklayers and Dutch brewers taught the English new skills and technique.
the success of the cloth industry helped the Flemish and they were given the right to trade timber and lower tax rates than other merchants
many English craftsmen believed European migrants were taking their jobs and ruining trade
during the peasants revolt (1381) about 150 european weaver and merchants were murdered
Impact ETACM
migrants from europe in the 14th century and 15th centuries changed Englands economy and new system developed where raw materials such as wool became manufactured goods such as cloth which could be traded
england became a key trading centre because of migrants.
