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The town came to prominence with the establishment of Paisley Abbey in the 12th century, which maintained dominance in the local area until the Reformation. | The town came to prominence with the establishment of Paisley Abbey in the 12th century, which maintained dominance in the local area until the Reformation. | ||
| − | By the 19th century, Paisley was established as a centre of the weaving industry, giving its name to the Paisley Shawl and the Paisley Pattern. The town's associations with political Radicalism were highlighted by its involvement in the Radical War of 1820, with striking weavers being instrumental in the protests}}<noinclude> | + | By the 19th century, Paisley was established as a centre of the weaving industry, giving its name to the Paisley Shawl and the Paisley Pattern. The town's associations with political Radicalism were highlighted by its involvement in the Radical War of 1820, with striking weavers being instrumental in the protests.}}<noinclude> |
[[Category:Front Page data templates|Paisley]] | [[Category:Front Page data templates|Paisley]] | ||
