Plaque

First Synagogue in Hackney

Inscription

The first synagogue in present day London Borough of Hackney, built 1779 - 80 (5539 - 5540), stood to the rear of this building in the grounds of Clapton House.
London Borough of Hackney

Site: First Synagogue in Hackney (1 memorial)

E5, Thistlewaite Road, 25

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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First Synagogue in Hackney

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Clapton House

It stood to the north of Clapton Pond, probably on the site of the house of T...

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First Synagogue in Hackney

British History Online gives the following information: 'Benjamin Mendes da C...

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Hackney Council

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