Clifford's Tower, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

Clifford's Tower enjoys an attractive and central position in today's York. However, on the night of 16 March 1190, the feast of Shabbat ha-Gadol, the small Jewish community of York was gathered together for protection inside the tower. Rather than perish at the hands of the violent mob that awaited them outside, many of the Jews took their own lives; others died in the flames they had lit, and those who finally surrendered were massacred and murdered.

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aksamgezmesi (133) 2005-10-24 15:14

Very nice shot. lightening the tower may be more impressive.

danby1 (3697) 2005-10-24 16:14

very nice shot here, though i think that you should take advantage and make the picture 800px!! good colours and details though, just you have to squint to see them!! ;)

quillo (11858) 2005-10-24 18:15

Hi Neil, bueno el comentario sobre la historia de la Torre de Clifford y buena la composición que has conseguido con esta foto y como te comenta Steven deberías hacer tus trabajos un poco mas grandes, el resultado seria más agradecido. De todas la formas felicidades por tu instantánea.

Un abrazo ............. Paco