Historic churches · London
Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street
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Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Great Portland Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street 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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Official information
Central Synagogue is a prominent Jewish place of worship located on Great Portland Street. Visitors can explore its architectural significance and learn about its history and community activities.
Place summary
Central Synagogue, located on Great Portland Street in London, is a prominent place of worship. It is known for its striking architecture and serves as a key centre for Jewish life in the capital.
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Background
History
The congregation was founded in 1848 as a branch of the Great Synagogue of London, and was managed and the supervision of religious services were controlled by 'The Great'. Initially described as Great Portland Street Synagogue, or sometimes Hallam Street Synagogue, the name Central Synagogue was not formally adopted until 1869. The following year, Central Synagogue joined with four other congregations (the Great Synagogue of London, the New Synagogue, Bayswater Synagogue, and The Hambro' Synagogue) to form United Synagogue. After initially worshiping at a premises Wigmore Street, London, in 1855 the congregation purchased a warehouse at 120 Great Portland Street and converted it for use as…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5205, -0.1431
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1B 1AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1848
- Nearest railway station
- Great Portland Street — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.architecture.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q23891205 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Central Synagogue (Great Portland Street) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street?
- Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1B 1AD), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street?
- Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street?
- The nearest railway station is Great Portland Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1B 1AD.
- When was Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street built?
- Built or established in 1848.
- Who owns Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street?
- Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street is owned by | leadership = Rabbi Barry Lerer.
- Is Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street free to visit?
- Yes, Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to Central Synagogue, Great Portland Street?
- The nearest railway station is Great Portland Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1B 1AD.