Historic churches · South West England
Cheltenham Synagogue
In or near Brockworth.
Cheltenham Synagogue — a synagogue in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 1.4 km
- Free entry
About
Cheltenham 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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Official information
Cheltenham Synagogue is a small Orthodox community located in a Regency building in the center of Cheltenham. It offers a variety of educational and social activities, some of which are open to non-members.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cheltenham Synagogue is a place of worship located in the West Midlands. It serves the local Jewish community and is noted for its architectural significance.
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Background
History
The congregation first met in around 1820 in a hired space at the St George's Place entrance to Manchester Walk. The cornerstone for the synagogue was laid on 25 July 1837.
Architecture
The elegant Regency building was designed by architect William Hill Knight (1837–9), who also designed the Cheltenham Public Library, now 'The Wilson' (formerly Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum), That congregation was in the process of constructing a new building, which was dedicated in 1838. The cost of wagon freight from London was £86. A number of unusual elements of the original furnishings survive. Among these are the original rattan upholstery of the pews and bimah seats and the prayer boards. One board has the Yom Kippur prayers and the other has the prayer for the welfare of Queen Victoria. Victoria's name is superimposed over the names of previous British monarchs, the earliest of…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9003, -2.0806
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Cheltenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL50 3PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Established
- 1820
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.cheltenhamsynagogue.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5090234 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cheltenham Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cheltenham Synagogue?
- Cheltenham Synagogue is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL50 3PU), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
- What is Cheltenham Synagogue?
- Cheltenham Synagogue — a synagogue in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cheltenham Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL50 3PU.
- When was Cheltenham Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 1820.
- Who owns Cheltenham Synagogue?
- Cheltenham Synagogue is owned by | leadership = Lay-led.
- Is Cheltenham Synagogue a protected site?
- Yes — Cheltenham Synagogue is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cheltenham Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, Cheltenham Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cheltenham Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL50 3PU.