Brogger

Sheep trade in WarwickshireWool was one of the most valuable commodities in Tudor England, and the wool trade was controlled by the State. A Brogger was a freelance wool dealer, working without the necessary license.

Broggers bought large amounts of wool from rural farmers and sold it at a large profit in the regional markets. Broggers usually agreed a price in April or May, and collected the wool after shearing in June.