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Crime & Law

Clifford's Tower Jewish Massacre in York

March 16th, 1190 834 years ago

In York, a group of Jewish residents faced a violent attack fueled by anti-Semitic sentiment. As tensions escalated due to a backdrop of financial pressures and social unrest, approximately 150 Jews took refuge in Clifford's Tower. They chose to end their lives rather than succumb to the mob's violence, marking a dark chapter in the community's history. This occurred during a time when Jews in England were subject to heavy taxation and discrimination, leading to heightened tensions.

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