Rabbi and theologian. Born in Leszno, in the German province of Posen, (now in Poland). He served as leader of Liberal Judaism in his native country and internationally, and later represented all German Jews during the Nazi era. After the war, he moved to London, where he served as the chairman of the World Union for Progressive Judaism.
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Rabbi Leo Baeck
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A group of Baptists moved into the building 1845/1846 and occupied it, with its new name, but by 1852 they had disbanded.
It is believed that William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, also worshipped at this Quaker house. Demolished 1807.
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