Why did King Edward take this radical step? Were there similar actions in other parts of Europe?
Join Jill as she examines the expulsion in the light of the latest research and look at an individual who slipped through the net.
Jill Stern is an historian. She graduated with first class honours in History from King’s College London. Much of her working life was spent as a teacher at Wycombe Abbey School and as chairman of a Health Authority in West London and vice-chairman of North Thames Regional Health Authority. Returning to academic study she gained an MA (Distinction) and a doctorate in seventeenth century Dutch history at University College London. As a doctoral student she was awarded the prestigious Pollard Prize for History. She has a book and many published articles to her credit. She has lectured in Britain, the Netherlands and New York. History is her lifelong passion and she is keen to share that passion.
This event is part of Jewish Culture Month.
