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An excavation of 1902-03 uncovered charred timbers at Clifford's Tower
© Courtesy of Barrie Stephenson
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York's blackest day |
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York occupies an unenviable place in Jewish history. In the words of one student at the city's university, it is the worst place in England for Jews. The events which gave birth to the stigma of anti-Semitism happened over 800 years ago. Time has done little to heal in York's case; Jews have been discouraged to settle there by their religion's leaders, despite the city's notable Medieval-Jewish heritage. In the modern period, the city never regained its status as a centre for Jews in England. This lack of a Jewish population is surprising given the city's importance as a centre for Medieval-Jewry. More...
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