This walk will look at the history of Jewish Communities in England, starting with the medieval period through to the expulsion in 1290 and readmission under Oliver Cromwell in 1656. It will also look at some of the Jewish people living as Christians between these times and the key contributions Jews have made to many of the key landmarks in London as well as England's political life.
Charing Cross, Westminster
Charing Cross
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The end point is at Victoria Tower Gardens, the site of the planned Holocaust Memorial. It is a 7 minute walk from Westminster station.
The walk is around 1.5 miles and is mostly on pavements in Westminster. There are some roads to cross.
The walk is in the centre of London, near to Trafalgar Square . There may be some seating on the route and railings to lean on.
Credit: Dr Alison Knight
Credit: Dr Alison Knight
Credit: Dr Alison Knight
Credit: Dr Alison Knight
Credit: Dr Alison Knight
Credit: Dr Alison Knight
Credit: Dr Alison Knight
This walk will set out the history of the Jewish Community in London from the first recorded Jews who came over with William the Conqueror in 1066, through to the expulsion of the community in 1290 by Edward I and eventual readmission after the Civil War, by Oliver Cromwell in 1656.
The walk will look at medieval attitudes to the Jewish Community, those forced to convert and the influence of Jews on the Reformation.
Those attending will hear about how Jews helped to fund some of the oldest buildings in London and the contributions Jewish men and women made to WWI and WW2 and how they now are a key part of daily life in Westminster.
