What was Calais called due to its importance in trade?
The brightest jewel in the English crown
The gateway to France
The pearl of the English Channel
The diamond of Dover
Answer
Calais grew into a thriving centre for wool production and was called the "brightest jewel in the English crown" due to its great importance as the gateway for the tin, lead, lace and wool trades.
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