Licoricia of Winchester

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Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Licoricia in this short video (watch full screen under tab 'The Information Board')

Licoricia was a medieval businesswoman, working mother, and leader in her community. Like many Jewish women of her time, she was highly educated. This enabled her to succeed in a man’s world despite prejudice. She made a major forced contribution to the building of Westminster Abbey and financed many other projects. The Jewish community suffered severe religious persecution including having to wear badges for much of the thirteenth century after the Church Fourth Lateran Council of 1215, and the prejudices formed at that time still linger today. The message of “Love they Neighbour as Thyself” at the base of the statue, shared by Jews, Christians and Muslims, is as important to follow now as it was in her time. Her son Asher was probably forced out of England with the rest of the community in 1290.

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Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Licoricia August 30, 2026
Video of Licoricia June 30, 2026
Licoricia in London Exhibition at Barbican September 11, 2025

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Licoricia of Winchester Statue Site
Winchester Discovery Centre,
Jewry St,
Winchester,
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