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| Cliffords Tower, York, view from the East (2) You have chosen to view the JAVA panoramas, you may need to enable JAVA on your computer. |
Cliffords Tower is set on a mound built by William the Conqueror. Clifford's Tower is notorious as the site of York's most shameful hour. The city's Jewish population took refuge there after being attacked by a local mob in 1190. They were offered baptism or execution, but chose a third option instead. They took their own lives in a mass suicide pact. A modern memorial records the event. The tower is owned by English Heritage and is open to the public. There are great views from the top. This view is one of four 360 degree panoramic images take from the very top of the tower. The York Minster is visible in the distance. And, who said there is no parking in York? - just look at all those cars! VR Photography: Tony Quinn © Red Door VR Limited. |
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