Clifford Curzon Original Masters

Clifford's Tower, York

Advantages: Lots of history
Disadvantages: Admission charges

Clifford's Tower stands on the top of a green, grassy mound of earth right in the heart of York's town centre. It has the appearance of a miniature castle, but it is actually all that now remains of the former keep of the castle that once stood on the level ground below here. This site at ground level is now occupied by three different large buildings, two of which form the York Castle Museum and the other is now used as the town's court building. It is obvious at first sight why such a defence would originally been built in this location. As one of the highest points above sea level in York this position would have afforded views for many miles. It also lies very close to the River Ouse, which would have been the most likely way of approach by any unwelcome visitors. York has a rich and vibrant history. In Roman times there was ...

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Clifford's Tower-the Eye of York, the eye of history

Advantages: Convenient location, informative historical site with magnificent views.
Disadvantages: No audio guide available. No disability and toilet facilities.

for treason against Edward II. Originally there was a castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068 to subdue the rebels of the north. After twice being burned to the ground Henry III rebuilt a typical French castle in the 13th century. A Frenchman called Henry of Reyns may have designed Clifford's Tower and later was employed by the king to build the new Westminster Abbey. There is a grisly story connected with Clifford's Tower concerning the Jewish community. There were riots against Jews of York in March 1190. Similar things happened in other European countries at the same time too. Many Jewish people took shelter inside a wooden tower on this site, but came under heavy attack from the citizens as well as a few local knights. Rather than be captured and killed or renounce their faith, on the night of Friday 16 March around 150 Jews ...

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Clifford the not so big red dog!!!!

Advantages: Suitable for all!!
Disadvantages: Could be more episodes on dvd!

and dvds. ~~~THE DVD~~~ The dvd that i will review is actually part of a follow on series to the original series, "Clifford the big red dog". These episodes are meant to be stories from Cliffords birth. The story goes that Emily had Clifford from a litter that her neighbour, Mr Bradleys dog had. She chose Clifford as he was the smallest of the litter, and within 18 months of having him grew into a giant dog because of her love for him!! As the introduction to each episode says - " Love makes little things grow".(please no pun intended!!) The puppy days episodes are just that, they are based on the year before he grows so big that they have to move house. This dvd is called "WINTER SPIRIT", And is based around the first snowfall of the year, and how Clifford and his friends are looking forward to some fun!!!! The dvd consists ...

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Review of Clifford - Clifford's Puppy Days - Winter Spirit (Animated) (DVD)