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The start of the Anoia paper industry

la Pobla de Claramunt, Anoia, Barcelona

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The start of the Anoia paper industry

Historical milestone · la Pobla de Claramunt, Anoia, Barcelona

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Paper making is documented in the Anoia basin from 1584 and was concentrated in the mills of La Pobla de Claramunt and of Capellades. The deckle-edged paper that came out of these valleys was exported for centuries to the South American markets.

1584

Photo: T. Colomines (Public domain)

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