Dean Irwin

Dean Irwin, a scholar of medieval Anglo-Jewish history, delves into the tragic 1190 Clifford's Tower massacre where around 150 Jews lost their lives amid escalating anti-Semitic violence in England. He links this horrific event to broader patterns of attacks following the coronation of Richard I and discusses how financial exploitation played a crucial role. Irwin also addresses the legal status of Jews as the king's property, the impact of the blood libel, and the eventual path leading to the 1290 expulsion, urging a nuanced understanding of this dark chapter.