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The First Refugees
Documentary in which fashion historian Amber Butchart unravels the story of the Huguenot silk weavers of Spitalfields.
Fashion historian Amber Butchart unravels the story of 'the first refugees'. The Huguenot silk weavers of Spitalfields made a perilous journey to Britain over 300 years ago and left a legacy of industry, great riches and artistic masterpieces.
This is one of history's most important stories of migration.
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Mon 21 May 201819:30
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Video: The Huguenot Bible hidden in bread
Duration: 01:35
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Preview: London's Huguenot refugees
Duration: 00:59
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Amber Butchart |
| Executive Producer | Dippy Chaudhary |
| Producer | Pete Brandon |
| Director | Louis Bamber |
| Production Company | Button Down Ltd |
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