Episode 123: A Material Change
The History of English Podcast
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The Emergence of Rag Collectors and the Spread of Paper Mills
Exploring the origins and role of rag collectors in the 1300s and the spread of paper mills across Europe. Also discussing related terms like 'rag-a-man', 'rag-a-muffin', and 'gutter-snipe' as well as the export of rags from England for paper production.
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