Clifford's Tower ceramic tile with easel is from artist Emily Ward's Yorkshire art gift range. This art tile from Emily's original art is printed and hand pressed locally in her studio near Newcastle Upon Tyne.
The imposing round tower stands at the top of a grassy mound covered in sunshine coloured flowers. Fluffy clouds hover over the ancient castle keep.
The steep steps leading you up towards Clifford's Tower have been given a splash of colour on this lovely art gift.
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Clifford's Tower
A lot of the layout of York is the result of all the Roman and Viking influence and construction, but the iconic Clifford's Tower
is distinctly Norman. The original mound had a timber structure at the top, this was constructed by William the Conqueror in 1068 as a statement of his power over the region.
The castle keep stood for just over a century before it was burnt down in one of York’s bloodiest and tragic moments, when, in 1190, 150 Jews were massacred there.
Between 1190 and 1194, it was repaired at great expense, and the mound was raised to its present height. King Henry III arranged the rebuilding of York Castle in 1244. By the 19th century all that remained was, the now ruined keep of the medieval castle, known as Clifford's Tower.
Ceramic Tile with Easel
Each ceramic tile is made from an original painting by North East Artist Emily Ward.
Each tile comes with it’s own wooden easel so your tile is easy to display.
There is a cork backing on each tile and each tile is individually wrapped in a cellophane bag.
All ceramic tiles are individually printed so there may be a slight variation in colour tones.
Ceramic Tile including the wooden easel is 15cm high x 10cm wide.
