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Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

Coinage and the expulsion of the Jews

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast
Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

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’s shared past with the Jewish community.

This episode explores 13th-century coinage, the Jewish community’s 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: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast
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