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Clifford’s Tower in York is illuminated to mark Chanukah, the festival of lights. Credit: Guzelian Photography
December 20, 2022, 9:07 pm
Site of deadliest massacre of Jews in British history hosts Chanukah lighting
The Festival of Lights celebrated inside York's Clifford's Tower, where 150 people were killed in the 12th century.
By Michelle Rosenberg
August 22, 2022, 11:34 pm
QC who devised concept of ‘crimes against humanity’ to be honoured with blue plaque
Sir Hersch Lauterpacht, who served on the International Court of Justice, played a key role in the first trial of Nazi war criminals at Nuremberg
By Lee Harpin
English Heritage Blue Plaque in honour of Jazz musician Ronnie Scott (Photo credit: English Heritage/Jed Leicester/PinPep/PA Wire)
October 27, 2019, 3:26 pm
Musician Ronnie Scott honoured with blue plaque by English Heritage
English Heritage bestowed the commemorative plaque ahead of the 60th anniversary of the opening of the first Ronnie Scott's club in Chinatown, Soho.
By Jewish News Reporter
Martha Gellhorn blue plaque, 72 Cadogan Square, London.(English Heritage)
October 3, 2019, 4:15 pm
Blue plaque unveiled for former war correspondent Martha Gellhorn
English Heritage honours journalist who reported on conflicts around the world, including Spain and Vietnam
By Jewish News Reporter
Cliffords Tower
June 7, 2018, 3:51 pm
English Heritage says York tower where Jews massacred in 1190 won’t get visitor centre
Local Jewish community says it's disappointed by the decision but 'completely understands' the organisation's concerns
Artist impression issued by English Heritage of the proposed visitor's centre at Clifford's Tower, in York as campaigners have lost their High Court challenge against a plan for the visitor centre at one of the best known historical monuments in northern England. (Photo credit should read: English Heritage/PA Wire)
June 10, 2017, 3:58 pm
Campaigners lose bid to stop visitor centre at York tower where Jews massacred in 1190
Local activists argued development of the historic site, but a High Court judge ruled against the campaigners
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