St Katharine's & Wapping in Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
London’s Jews Protect the Tower
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
1. London’s Jews Protect the Tower Marker
Medieval Jews lived in England at the permission of the king. The Tower of London was used to protect as well as exploit the medieval Jewish community.
During the Second Barons’ War many of London’s Jews sought safety in the Tower of London fearing anti-Jewish violence. In 1267, they were assigned a portion of the walls to defend.
Au Moyen Âge, les Juifs vivaient en Angleterre avec la permission du roi. La Tour de Londres a été utilisée pour protéger et exploiter la communauté juive médiévale.
Durant la seconde guerre des Barons, de nombreux Juifs de Londres ont cherché refuge dans la Tour de Londres, par crainte de violences antisémites. En 1267, ils se sont vu attribuer une partie des murailles pour protéger.
Los judíos medievales vivían en Inglaterra con permiso del rey. La Torre de Londres servía tanto para proteger como para explotar a la comunidad judía medieval.
Durante la Segunda Guerra de los Barones, muchos de los judíos de Londres buscaron seguridad en la Torre de Londres por temor a la violencia antijudía. En 1267, les fue atribuida una parte de las murallas para defenderlas.
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Durante a Segunda Guerra dos Barões, muitos judeus de Londres procuraram segurança na Torre de Londres, ao recear a violência antijudaica. Em 1267, foi-lhes atribuída uma parte das muralhas para defender.
Gli ebrei medievali vivevano in Inghilterra con il permesso del re. La Torre di Londra veniva usata per proteggere, ma anche per sfruttare la comunità ebraica medievale.
Durante la Seconda Guerra dei Baroni, molti ebrei inglesi cercarono rifugio nella Torre di Londra minacciati dalla violenza antiebraica. Nel 1267, gli venne attribuita una zona delle mura da difendere.
Im Mittelalter lebten Juden in England mit Bewilligung des Königs. Vom Tower of London aus wurde die mittelalterliche jüdische Gemeinde sowohl geschützt als auch ausgebeutet.
Im Zweiten Krieg der Barone suchten viele Londoner Juden Schutz im Tower, weil sie judenfeindliche Gewalt befürchteten. Im Jahr 1267 wies man ihnen einen Teil der Mauer zu, den sie verteidigen sollten.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
2. London’s Jews Protect the Tower Marker
The marker is located beneath the Devereaux Tower and next to the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula.
Podczas drugiej wojny baronów wielu londyńskich Żydów szukało schronienia w Tower of London, obawiając się antyżydowskich wystąpień. W 1267 roku przydzielono im część murów do obrony.
Средневековые евреи проживали в Тауэре с разрешения короля. Лондонский Тауэр служил как для защиты, так и для эксплуатации средневековой еврейской общины.
Во время второй баронской войны многие лондонские евреи укрывались в Лондонском Тауэре в попытках избежать антиеврейского насилия. В 1267 г. в целях защиты под их контроль были переданы некоторые части стен.
মধ্যযুগীয় ইহুদী রাজার অনুমতি নিয়ে ইংল্যান্ডে বসবাস করতো। মধ্যযুগীয় ইহুদী সম্প্রদায়কে রক্ষা ও শো. ষণ উভ ইমদেশই টাওয়ার অব লন্ডনকে ব্যবহার করা হতো।
দ্বিতীয় ব্যারন যুদ্ধের সময়, ইহুদী বিরোধী ভয় সমহিংসতার ভয়ে লন্ডনের বহু ইহুদী টাওয়ার অব লন্ডনে আশ্রয় নিয়েছিলো। 1267 সালে, তাদেরকে দেয়ালের একটি অংশ রক্ষা করার দায়িত্ব প্রদান করা হয়েছিলো।
中世纪的犹太人在国王批下住在英格兰。伦敦塔用来保护和剥削中世纪的犹太社区。
在第二次王爵之战期间，伦敦许多犹太人因担心反犹太人的暴力，而在伦敦塔里寻求安全。1267年，他们被分配了一部分城墙来防守。
中世のユダヤ人は国王の許可を得てイングランドに住んでいた。ロンドン塔は中世のユダヤ人コミュニティを保護するとともに搾取するために使われていた。
第二次バロン戦争中、ロンドンのユダヤ人の多くは反ユダヤの暴力を恐れてロンドン塔に安全を求めた。1267年、これらのユダヤ人は城壁の一部を任されて防衛を行った。
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The Second Barons’ War, 1264–67, included terrible violence against England’s Jewish community.
Gilbert de Clare, who occupied London in 1267, had earlier led a massacre of the Jews in Canterbury.
Erected by Historic Royal Palaces.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1267.
Location. 51° 30.523′ N, 0° 4.604′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It is in St Katharine's & Wapping. It can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4EE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in London and in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Waterloo Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Captured Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Transforming the Tower of London Moat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Tower in 1700 (about 90 meters away); British 25 Pounder Field Gun, 1943 (about 90 meters away); Strengthening the fortress (about 90 meters away); Edward I’s formidable fortress (about 90 meters away); Tower Hill Passageway: Block and Axe (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Waterloo Barracks (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); On Guard (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Coldharbour Gate tower and Innermost Ward wall (was about 90 meters away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Jewish Medieval History at the Tower of London.
The Tower of London holds a principal place in the complex story of England's Medieval Jewish community. Medieval Jews sought refuge from anti-Jewish attacks at the Tower, but they also experienced it as a place of imprisonment, persecution, and execution. The Tower was one of the main sites from which England’s Jews were expelled in 1290 at the order of King Edward I.(Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
