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Read about the rise and fall of Clifford’s Tower from Norman times to today.
An account of the tragic events of 1190 and the rise of anti-Semitism in medieval England.
Clifford’s Tower is the largest surviving structure of York Castle. Find out why it still matters and what it tells us about the city of York.
Hear more about the circumstances that led to the massacre of the Jews, and how York’s modern Jewish community remember the tragedy.
Clifford’s Tower was a Royalist stronghold during the English Civil War. Learn about how the devastating conflict transformed the British Army.
Explore the site of Clifford’s Tower and read about its history in the official guidebook.
Find out what academics have uncovered about Clifford’s Tower and the role it has played in history.
Discover what the surviving architectural features of Clifford’s Tower tell us about its history and function.
A list of the main written, visual and material sources for further study of Clifford’s Tower.
Download plans and cross-sections showing how Clifford’s Tower has developed over time.