Historic houses · South West England
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation
In or near Stanpit.
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation is located at postcode BH1 1PW and is approximately 0.8 km from Bournemouth railway station. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation serves as a community hub for Jewish life, offering a range of activities and services for individuals and families. Visitors can participate in religious services, educational programs, and community events, fostering a welcoming environment for all.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Wootton Gardens, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, in the United Kingdom. The congregation was formed in 1905 and worships in the Ashkenazi rite. The rabbi of the congregation is Adrian Jesner.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The congregation was formed in 1905. Albert Samuel, brother of Liberal politician Herbert Samuel, laid the cornerstone of the current synagogue, which was built in 1911. The synagogue was listed as a Grade II building in 2019.
Architecture
The curvilinear roof line and window shape reveal what would have been a very contemporary Art Nouveau take on the Moorish Revival style that was extremely popular for synagogues. The squat tower with its square dome and "attractive interlocking window arcade" mark the original entrance. The horseshoe-arched windows to the left are also part of the original facade. The new entrance, to the right of the tower, and barrel-vaulted interior with a ladies' gallery is the result of a 1957–62 expansion. The Torah Ark, also dating from the 1960s, is a mosaic design by craftsmen from Florence intended to echo the Temple of Solomon by featuring the Biblical columns Boaz and Jachin.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7213, -1.8716
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH1 1PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Established
- 1905
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.bhcshul.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4950284 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation?
- Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH1 1PW), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation?
- Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH1 1PW.
- When was Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation built?
- Built or established in 1905.
- Is Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation a listed building?
- Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation free to visit?
- Yes, Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH1 1PW.