the fuquay which is considered the world's oldest social housing complex had to be restored. it was founded in 1521 by the influential merchant and then. the complex still offers a roof to people in need today there is a model apartment that gives an idea of how people used to live. in. the city was also extremely important before and during the industrial revolution. today the textile industry museum is housed in a former worsted spinning melt. from the middle ages onwards there was a perfect water management system thanks to the dark rivers. provide water during modern factories which. plenty of energy even. visitors can see how the textile industry developed between the 16th and 19th centuries when mass production became widespread. they can also get an idea of the deafening working conditions. there also portraits and information about the lives of important merchants and bankers and. who were responsible for the industrial development and also benefited hugely from it. these days the textile industry no longer plays a big role and where tourism has become a very importan