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Tapestry Of Trees, a Bayeux Tapestry-inspired installation from garden designer Andy Sturgeon, is displayed outside the British Museum.
May 31, 2026, 11:19 am
British Museum evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ found days after Jewish event postponed
Police were called to the museum at around 2.50pm and between 12,000 and 16,000 visitors were evacuated as a precaution
By Adam Decker
British Museum (Creative Commons/Ham)
May 28, 2026, 3:30 pm
Organisation offers to pay British Museum’s ‘security costs’ to allow Jewish history event to proceed
The Free Speech Union described the suspension of the event, which was due to take place on Thursday night, as 'abject and unacceptable'
By JN Reporter
Simon Schama. Photo: Mark Thomas
April 8, 2026, 3:17 pm
Simon Schama warns UK Jews face ‘loss of basic civil rights’ as antisemitism normalised
London “no-go zones” and rising abuse leave Jewish children hiding identity, leading historian says
By Annabel Sinclair
Simon Schama speaks at Contemporary Antisemitism conference
March 31, 2025, 6:39 pm
Schama accuses celebrated writer of ‘sustained moral profanity’ with essay on Israel and the Shoah
Historian Simon Schama strongly criticises author Pankaj Mishra's The Shoah After Gaza essay
By Lee Harpin
Sir Simon Schama
July 26, 2024, 10:05 am
Hundreds sign letter calling on Board to denounce no Palestinian state stance
Simon Schama among those backing open letter calling for British Jewry's support for a two-state solution to be expressed
By Lee Harpin
The museum, when open, has tens of thousands of visitors a year. A total of 11,000 school students, mostly non-Jewish, are shown around the collection annually.
July 13, 2023, 10:41 am
SPECIAL REPORT: My family launched the Jewish Museum. Now it could be history
Jonathan Samuel, the grandson of one of the co-founders of the Jewish Museum, reflects on the role of the institution, what it means to the community and why it must be saved
By Jonathan Samuel
A ceremony at the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation, at Bevis Marks Synagogue, London. (C) Blake Ezra Photography 2015.
September 30, 2021, 10:50 am
Simon Schama joins battle to ‘save’ UK’s oldest synagogue from nearby tower
Sir Simon Schama says it is critical to protect Bevis Marks from development as vote looms on nearby tower which could leave it in darkness.
By Josh Salisbury
Sir Simon Schama
June 4, 2021, 6:10 pm
Simon Schama: How the Covid-19 virus caused antisemitism to go viral
In this extract from Viral Prejudice and the Jews, published in The Jewish Quarterly, the acclaimed author examines the relationship between antisemitism and scientific scepticism
By Simon Schama
Sir Simon Schama speaking at the event held by Yachad
April 12, 2021, 3:52 pm
Simon Schama: Battle of competitive victimhood hampering two state solution bid
Historian told a virtual Yachad event he was impressed by young Jewish activists 'pushing back against fatalism, pessimism and despair'
By Jewish News Reporter
Sir Simon Schama
May 28, 2020, 4:49 pm
Sir Simon Schama – the books that have shaped my life
In the latest episode of Desert Island Books, Zaki Cooper speaks to the acclaimed historian, writer and broadcaster about his favourite page turners
By Zaki Cooper
Sir Simon Schama
From the WebMay 28, 2020, 11:58 am
Sir Simon Schama – the books that have shaped my life
In the latest episode of Desert Island Books, Zaki Cooper speaks to the acclaimed historian, writer and broadcaster about his favourite page turners
By Zaki Cooper
Twitter
August 28, 2019, 3:28 pm
‘Welcome to the 17th Century’, Sir Simon Schama slams Parliament suspension
Prominent historian criticised Boris Johnson's move to suspend Parliament
By Mathilde Frot
Arise Sir Simon Schama! (Source: Royal Family on Twitter)
February 6, 2019, 2:31 pm
Arise Sir Simon Schama! Jewish historian honoured at Buckingham Palace
Television presenter and academic thanks well-wishers after recieving his knighthood from Prince William
By JTA and Jewish News Reporter
January 17, 2019, 11:52 am
Just tweet it! Our top 50 Jews to follow
From culture and showbiz to politics and religion, we’ve compiled the definitive list of tweeters leading the way online...
By Francine Wolfisz
Simon Schama in BBC doc The Story of the Jews
December 12, 2018, 2:25 pm
Simon Schama berates ‘detestable’ Bennett remarks about diaspora Jews
Well-known historian criticises right-wing government minister after he blamed Jews born outside Israel for the 'problem of assimilation'
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