England's Jews
From the middle of the 17th century England's small Jewish minority
had found increasing favour with the authorities, and by the 18th
century members of the elite were prepared to recognise their claim
for status as denizens
and subjects - not just in the hope of converting them to Christianity,
but as productive and loyal members of the community. Eventually,
during the reign of George III, they were allowed to become naturalised
citizens.Catalogue reference: SP 34/37, f. 173 (21 April 1712) Catalogue reference: HO 55/18/18 (27 March 1789) |
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