Historic churches · London
The Wimbledon Synagogue
The Wimbledon Synagogue — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
The Wimbledon Synagogue is a synagogue located in england-london, 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
The Wimbledon Synagogue is a place of worship located in London. It serves the local Jewish community and is known for its architectural significance.
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Background
History
The synagogue came into being at a meeting of the local Jewish community at the Wimbledon Hill Hotel in February 1949. In its first year the membership, of 60 families, was little more than one-tenth of what it is now. Services were held in temporary accommodation. The community decided to build a new synagogue on a site at 44 Worple Road in Wimbledon. The foundation stone was laid on 8 April 1951 by Ernest Abelson and Leonard Montefiore (of the West London Synagogue) and the synagogue was formally opened and dedicated on 25 May 1952 by Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck. In September 1997 the synagogue moved to its present site, adapting the former Athlone Hall (dating from 1953).
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- Coordinates
- 51.4392, -0.2236
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 5QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Putney
- Established
- 1949
- Official site
- wimshul.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q8023532 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Wimbledon Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Wimbledon Synagogue?
- The Wimbledon Synagogue is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 5QD), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- When was The Wimbledon Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 1949.
- Is The Wimbledon Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, The Wimbledon Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Wimbledon Synagogue?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 5QD. It sits within the Putney parliamentary constituency.