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Secrets of Great British Castles (2015)

S2E3 York Castle

Nov 18, 2016 Season 2 Episode 3 Documentary

Title: York Castle Plot: Set in medieval England, York served as a powerful center in the North. Dan Jones delves into the fascinating history of its castle, tracing its origins from the Viking era of Jorvik and the arrival of the Normans. He recounts the grim events of the anti-Jewish pogrom and the confinement of the Knights Templar, leading to tales of one of its most infamous residents – the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin.