Coinage and the expulsion of the Jews

Published: Aug. 12, 2020, 2 p.m.

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The Tower of London has an intriguing yet relatively unknown Jewish history. This series compiled from our archive reveals some fascinating stories from the Tower\\u2019s shared past with the Jewish community.

This episode explores 13th-century coinage, the Jewish community\\u2019s status as money lenders, and the events that culminated in their tragic expulsion from England.

For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit:\\xa0www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories

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