Plaque

West London Synagogue - Stern

Erection date: 5/2/1933

Inscription

{On the plaque to the south of the entrance:}
This stone was laid by Sir Edward D. Stern, Bt. On 5th February 1933, 9th Shebat 5693.

Site: West London Synagogue (3 memorials)

W1, Seymour Place, 33, West London Synagogue

The architects of the 1933 building were Mewes & Davis (inscribed on a stone near the entrance), and of the 1964 building, Julian Sofaer. These buildings are offices. The original 1870 synagogue building can be seen from the street behind, Stourcliffe Street.

Note that these plaques use the Jewish calendar.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
West London Synagogue - Stern

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West London Synagogue

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Sir Edward David Stern

1st and last Baronet of Chertsey.  Son of David Stern. Army officer and busin...

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West London Synagogue - 1964

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West London Synagogue - Waley

West London Synagogue - Waley

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