Historic churches · West Midlands
Severn Street Synagogue
Severn Street Synagogue — a synagogue in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Severn Street Synagogue is a synagogue located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
Severn Street Synagogue is a historic Jewish place of worship located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and serves as a key site for the local Jewish community.
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Background
History
The first recorded Jewish congregation in Birmingham dates from when a synagogue was established in an area then known as The Froggery. A replacement synagogue was built in Hurst Street in 1791. The Severn Street congregation was newly carved out of the former Gooch Estate when the new congregation was founded in 1809. During 1825 to 1827, the synagogue was rebuilt by architect Richard Tutin in the Greek Revival style. The Torah Ark was retained by the Freemasons with only slight modifications. Its handsome, fluted Doric columns and classical entablature remain. Following completion of the Singers Hill Synagogue, the building was purchased by the local Freemasons in 1856.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4762, -1.9034
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B1 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Established
- 1809
- Official site
- www.birminghamsynagogue.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7457943 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Severn Street Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Severn Street Synagogue?
- Severn Street Synagogue is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B1 1HL), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- When was Severn Street Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 1809.
- Who owns Severn Street Synagogue?
- Severn Street Synagogue is owned by | leadership =.
- Is Severn Street Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, Severn Street Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Severn Street Synagogue?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode B1 1HL. It sits within the Birmingham Ladywood parliamentary constituency.