Jurnet's House

<p>Jurnet&rsquo;s House occupies a unique place in&nbsp;Jewish history. Located on King Street in Norwich, England, it was the home of Isaac Jurnet, renowned &#39;nadiv&#39; (Jewish patron) and important financier. As the oldest identifiable place&nbsp;of Jewish habitation extant in England, from which country Jews were expelled in 1290, and in the city that was&nbsp;also home to the first recorded blood libel in history (&#39;William of Norwich&#39;, 1144), it is a touchstone to complex histories of global relevance.</p><p>Of special architectural significance are&nbsp;the remarkable stone-vaulted undercroft and carved column forming part of a monumental doorway, both dating from the time of Isaac Jurnet.&nbsp;</p><p>Jurnet&#39;s House has evolved and served many purposes in its subsequent history, though is currently in a poor state of repair. The&nbsp;Jurnet&#39;s House charity is now working with Norwich City Council and with the backing of the University of East Anglia to conserve and transform the building into a place of learning and for the promotion of Jewish heritage and culture.</p>