Historic churches · North West England
South Manchester Synagogue
In or near Manchester.
South Manchester Synagogue — a synagogue in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Bob Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mauldeth Road · 1.3 km
- Free entry
About
South Manchester 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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Place summary
South Manchester Synagogue is located in the West Midlands. This place of worship serves the Jewish community and is noted for its architectural significance.
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Background
History
South Manchester Synagogue was founded in 1872 by a group of people who wished to cater for those Ashkenazi families who lived south of Manchester city centre. In 1913, the congregation moved from premises in Sidney Street, Chorlton on Medlock, to a new building in the then semi-rural location of Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield. The synagogue flourished for many years in its new location, due in no small part to the arrival of successive waves of refugees from Europe in the 1930s. Such was the growth in membership, that an extension had to be built to the women's gallery, and later additional parallel services had to be held in the new synagogue hall during the High Holy Days. Membership peaked…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4425, -2.2216
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M14 6EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Rusholme
- Established
- 1872
- Nearest railway station
- Mauldeth Road — 1.3 km
- Official site
- southmanchestersynagogue.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7567906 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Manchester Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Manchester Synagogue?
- South Manchester Synagogue is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M14 6EZ), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is South Manchester Synagogue?
- South Manchester Synagogue — a synagogue in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Manchester Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Mauldeth Road, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode M14 6EZ.
- When was South Manchester Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 1872.
- Who owns South Manchester Synagogue?
- South Manchester Synagogue is owned by | leadership =.
- Is South Manchester Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, South Manchester Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Manchester Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Mauldeth Road, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M14 6EZ.