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The earliest recorded images of antisemitism in England appear in the Royal tax records from 1233. These records document a society that viewed its Jewish minority with deep suspicion and hostility.
King Edward I's Edict of Expulsion in 1290 ended the Jewish presence in England for over three centuries. Only converted Jews were allowed to live in the Domus Conversorum, with records of their existence persisting until at least 1551.
Oliver Cromwell readmitted Jews to the United Kingdom in 1655. It is believed that crypto-Jews had lived in England prior to this official return, marking the beginning of a slow and often painful process of reintegration.
During the Battle of Cable Street in 1936, police failed to clear barricades erected and defended by unionised dock workers, socialists, anarchists, communists, Jews and other anti-fascists. This prevented a planned fascist march through the east end of London from proceeding.
The Community Security Trust recorded 4,103 antisemitic incidents in 2023. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the 1,510 incidents recorded in 2022.
According to recent polls, 46% of British adults believe an antisemitic allegation. This statistic highlights the prevalence of antisemitic views among the adult population in Great Britain.