"The #tour follows a chronological tale of #Jewish life in #York. We start at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate to set the scene of Jewish life in #Medieval York.
Here, we introduce some key figures at the centre of anti-Jewish violence that started in #London, in late #1189, before making its way north. Putting ourselves in the shoes of the Jewish community, we replicate their journey to #CliffordsTower, the site of the #1190massacre. This is the most significant Jewish site in York, which saw the complete annihilation of York’s 150 #Jews, the majority of whom chose #suicide in order to protect their faith and dignity from the mob.
From here, we explore the lesser known revitalisation of the Jewish community in the #13thcentury. This story is shared at the medieval #synagogue on Coney Street. Next, at the Norman House, we cover the build-up to the national #expulsion (#1290) and official return of #Jewry in the #17thcentury."
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25638161.why-set-jewish-history-walking-tours-york/
