On Thursday 19^th May about 75 of us gathered in the Undercroft at Worcester cathedral for the first in-person meeting of WIFF for a long time. The occasion: to hear Dr Dean Irwin talk on “The Worcester Jewry (c 1158-1275): a persecuted community?” His talk was interesting and entertaining – much of it focussed on the ? in his title! His research has taken him on a fascinating journey into a much neglected part of Worcester’s history. Refreshments were enjoyed, including kosher biscuits and fruit juice.

This was the first of what we hope will be an ongoing collaboration between WIFF and the cathedral.