Where is Western Synagogue Cemetery?

Western Synagogue Cemetery is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW3 6EJ), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.

How do I get to Western Synagogue Cemetery?

The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW3 6EJ.

Who owns Western Synagogue Cemetery?

Western Synagogue Cemetery is owned by Western Charitable Foundation.

Is Western Synagogue Cemetery free to visit?

Yes, Western Synagogue Cemetery is free to enter.

How do I get to Western Synagogue Cemetery?

The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW3 6EJ.

Cemeteries · London

Western Synagogue Cemetery

In or near Tyburn.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Western Synagogue Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: South Kensington · 0.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Western Synagogue Cemetery, the nearest railway station is South Kensington, located 0.5 km away. Entry to the cemetery is free.

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Western Synagogue Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Denomination: jewish. Coordinates: 51.4894°, -0.1749°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

The Western Synagogue Cemetery is part of the Western Charitable Foundation Cemeteries, which also include Cheshunt, Edmonton, and Streatham. Visitors can explore the historical significance and traditions associated with Jewish burial practices.

From the Wikipedia article

The Fulham Road Jewish Cemetery (also called Fulham Cemetery and formerly known as the Brompton Jewish Cemetery) is a Jewish cemetery on Fulham Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. A locked door on the Fulham Road serves as the entrance to the cemetery, otherwise it is not visible from the street. The cemetery is overlooked by the blocks of flats that surround it. Ash and plane trees are planted at the cemetery, which is 1 acre (0.40 ha) in size. It has been described as a "tiny" cemetery that is "totally unexpected in the Fulham Road" and creates an impression "more typical of Prague than London". The cemetery is owned by the Western Charitable Foundation, and is open only by appointment.

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Background

History

It was opened in 1815 as the burial ground for the Western Synagogue, now Western Marble Arch Synagogue. The site was purchased in December 1815 for £400. An office building and prayer hall originally stood near the entrance. The cemetery closed in 1885 although burials in reserved plots continued until 1910. It was the first Jewish burial ground west of the City of London. It was restored in 1898 funded by a Mr Ellis Franklin, whose parents were buried here, with the maintenance of the cemetery funded by £20,000 from the estate of Adel Hopkins (née Rootstein). The Edmonton cemetery was subsequently established by the Western Synagogue in 1884.

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Coordinates: 51.4894, -0.1749
District: Kensington and Chelsea
Parish: Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
Postcode: SW3 6EJ
Parliamentary constituency: Chelsea and Fulham
Phone: +44 20 7590 9991
Established: 1815
Nearest railway station: South Kensington — 0.5 km
Opening: Sunday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm; Friday 8.00am – 12.00 noon; closed Saturdays and Jewish Festivals
Official site: www.westerncharitablefoundation.com

Sources

osm: w364677140 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Fulham Road Jewish Cemetery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Jewish Cemetery, Fulham Road - geograph.org.uk - 1305738.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Western Synagogue Cemetery?: Western Synagogue Cemetery is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW3 6EJ), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
What is Western Synagogue Cemetery?: Western Synagogue Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Western Synagogue Cemetery?: The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW3 6EJ.
When was Western Synagogue Cemetery built?: Built or established in 1815.
Who owns Western Synagogue Cemetery?: Western Synagogue Cemetery is owned by Western Charitable Foundation.
Is Western Synagogue Cemetery free to visit?: Yes, Western Synagogue Cemetery is free to enter.
How do I get to Western Synagogue Cemetery?: The nearest railway station is South Kensington, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW3 6EJ.