The Jews of York 1190 by Barry Levinson

King William the Conqueror first brought the Jews to England. Within a few years Crusader frenzy was sweeping Europe. The Jewish community of York were attacked by the locals and they took r... Read allKing William the Conqueror first brought the Jews to England. Within a few years Crusader frenzy was sweeping Europe. The Jewish community of York were attacked by the locals and they took refuge in the Royal Castle. On the 15th March 1190 a whole community, some 150 men women an... Read allKing William the Conqueror first brought the Jews to England. Within a few years Crusader frenzy was sweeping Europe. The Jewish community of York were attacked by the locals and they took refuge in the Royal Castle. On the 15th March 1190 a whole community, some 150 men women and children, died in what is now called Cliffords Tower. Some say there is a still a Jewish... Read all