Historic churches · North West England
Greenbank Drive Synagogue
In or near Liverpool.
Greenbank Drive Synagogue — a synagogue in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley Hill · 1.5 km
- Free entry
About
Greenbank Drive Synagogue is a synagogue located in wales-north, 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
Greenbank Drive Synagogue, also known as Liverpool New Hebrew Congregation, is a historic building located in Sefton Park, Liverpool. Established in 1936, the synagogue has been abandoned since 2008 and is noted for its Grade II* Listed status, reflecting its architectural significance.
Place summary
Greenbank Drive Synagogue is located in North Wales. This synagogue serves the local Jewish community and is notable for its architectural design and cultural significance in the region.
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Background
History
Pretext for the foundation of the synagogue can be traced back to a split within the Liverpool Hebrew Congregation in 1838. From this, the separate New Hebrew Congregation established its own synagogue, first on Hanover Street, then on Pilgrim Street, before finally constructing a purpose-built synagogue on Hope Place in 1857. After World War I, the number of Jewish congregants living close to the synagogue began to decline as they moved outwards to live in Liverpool's wealthier suburbs. One such area was around Sefton Park, where Hebrew schools and a substantial Jewish congregation started to take shape. By 1928, the Hope Place Congregation made plans to relocate and build a larger…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3893, -2.9290
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L17 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Wavertree
- Established
- 1936
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley Hill — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.jewishgen.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551176 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Greenbank Drive Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greenbank Drive Synagogue?
- Greenbank Drive Synagogue is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L17 1AZ), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- What is Greenbank Drive Synagogue?
- Greenbank Drive Synagogue — a synagogue in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greenbank Drive Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley Hill, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode L17 1AZ.
- When was Greenbank Drive Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 1936.
- Is Greenbank Drive Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, Greenbank Drive Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greenbank Drive Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley Hill, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L17 1AZ.