Plaque

Great Synagogue - Old Jewry

Inscription

The Great Synagogue stood near this site until 1272.
Corporation of London

Site: Great Synagogue - Old Jewry (1 memorial)

EC2, Old Jewry

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Corporation of the City of London

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