The Tower of York: Clifford's Tower
A typical Norman motte with a tower on it, still survives as the remnant of the motte and bailey Castle of York. It was originally built by William the Conquerer in 1068.
There is a sign at the Tower of York, which is a memorial to the Jews of York. They were given the choice of being baptised or killed. On Friday, March 16th in the year 1190, they killed themselves rather than renounce their faith or be killed by an anti-semitic mob. They had sought refuge in the tower and resorted to mass suicide (150 people) when the mob broke in....
The Tower of York: Clifford's Tower
A typical Norman motte with a tower on it, still survives as the remnant of the motte and bailey Castle of York. It was originally built by William the Conquerer in 1068.
There is a sign at the Tower of York, which is a memorial to the Jews of York. They were given the choice of being baptised or killed. On Friday, March 16th in the year 1190, they killed themselves rather than renounce their faith or be killed by an anti-semitic mob. They had sought refuge in the tower and resorted to mass suicide (150 people) when the mob broke in....