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In 1190, York witnessed one of the most tragic events in English Jewish history. Known as the “Masada of York,” it reflects the severe anti-Semitism of medieval England. This event unfolded at Clifford’s Tower, where many Jewish people chose death over forced conversion or violence. Background of the York Massacre In 1190, anti-Semitic tensions in …
The synagogue on Arnside Road in Southport was established in 1926. It has a semi-circular porch at the front with the words from Genesis 28:17 painted under the dome, which read: “This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” This post is about the history and architecture of Southport …