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History of the Jewish People in England


Some light had been shed on the Jewish people in the early 1100s, possibly a turnaround for the Jewish people in England.
             In the year 1100, the hopes of the Jewish people were high but what they did not know is that 200 years later they would suffer great despair. In the turn of the 12th century, Henry I granted a Charter of Protection. The charter stated that even though the Jewish people are not considered citizens, they are now given the same rights as citizens. Before this charter was put into place, the Jews were not allowed to be citizens of the state, therefore that had no rights in law. The Jewish community suffered great hatred during this time regardless of the charter. The Christian people accused the Jewish people of kidnapping young Christian boys to bleed them out and collect the blood. The name given to these allegations was the ritual murders or the 'Blood Libel.' There were alleged to be four victims of this ritual performed by the Jews. The belief was proven to be made up by the Christians in attempt to shame the Jewish people. The names of the supposed martyrs were typical Norman names. The Christians still had a strong hatred for the Jewish people in England and by accusing the Jewish people of committing murders of young Christian boys, the Jewish community would be seen as barbaric and merciless people. .
             In the year 1179, the Catholic Church held the Third Lateran Council in Rome. As a result of the council, the Jews were required to live separately from people of other faiths. Ten years later, anti-Jewish riots and persecution began to come into being. Jews had lived in York for almost twenty years and they believed that the York castle was a great source of protection and the residents in York enjoyed their presence and financial services as well. In 1189 the situation of the Jews in England worsened greatly when Henry II, whom was pro-protection of the Jews in England, had died.


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