We could find nothing on the history of this Great Synagogue but its closure in 1272 was due to the difficulties suffered by the Jews in England leading up to their expulsion in 1290. Medieval London gives a good, brief, introduction to the presence of Jews in London at this time and their subsequent expulsion.
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Great Synagogue - Old Jewry
The Great Synagogue stood near this site until 1272. Corporation of London
Inspired by East End schemes such as Toynbee Hall, this Settlement was establ...
Campaign promoting secularism and the separation of church and state. Founded...
In 1714 John Michele gave the ground to the church for use as a graveyard and...
Clergyman. Born at 2 West Wing, Lansdown Crescent, Bath. Ordained as a priest...
The AJR provides an extensive range of social and welfare services, and grant...
