Some history for you Joe.......
This article is about the Edict of Expulsion given by Edward I in 1290, that expelled all Jews from England
"Jews acquired a reputation as extortionate moneylenders which made them extremely unpopular with both the church and the general public. While an anti-Jewish attitude was widespread in Europe, medieval England was particularly anti-Jewish.[3] An image of the Jew as a diabolical figure who hated Christ started to become widespread, and antisemitic myths such as the tale of the Wandering Jew and allegations of ritual murders originated and spread throughout England, as well as Scotland and Wales.[6] In frequent cases of blood libel, Jews were said to hunt for children to murder before Passover so they could use their blood to make matzah.[7] An anti-Jewish attitude on a number of occasions sparked riots where many Jews were murdered, most notably in 1190 when over a hundred Jews were massacred in the city of York.[7]"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Expulsion
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