Initially called 'sha'arhashamayim', the Gate of Heaven, this was the first professing Jewish community in the British Isles to be established in modern times (following the expulsion) and formed the origin of the present Jewish community of Britain as a whole. They established the first synagogue in Creechurch Lane and the first cemetery at Mile End. The Creechurch Lane building was replaced in 1701 with the present synagogue at Bevis Marks.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation
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Bevis Marks - reclaimed
After some investigation we realised that this stone-work is only a few feet ...
Bevis Marks - war memorial
Yehidim or, more usually Yehudim, comes from the Bible and means the Kingdom ...
Spanish and Portuguese Jews - 1
This building, erected in 1912, formerly housed the Beth Holim, or hospital, ...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation
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First synagogue after resettlement
Sure looks like a City of London plaque but the text around the edge is diffe...
Other Subjects
The Red Flag
A socialist song, written by Jim Connell. (supposedly on a train journey between Charing Cross and New Cross). It is the anthem of the British Labour Party, and is usually sung at the end of their ...
Concept, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous
1 memorial
Fountain Tavern
Here the political opponents of Sir Robert Walpole met, using the title of the Fountain Club. Since the Kit-Cat Club, Walpole's supporters, also met here, we have to trust that the landlord arrange...
Building, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Politics & Administration
2 memorials
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs W. F. R. Stanley
The Stanleys, William and Eliza, married on 2 February 1857 (his 28th birthday) and were highly respected by the people of South Norwood, hence the lavishness of the tribute. This photograph was qu...
1 memorial
Sun Public House
This pub was destroyed in a WW2 air raid shortly before closing time on 25th September 1940. The plaque says that 20 people were killed; Pubwiki puts the number at 16. The site stood empty for many...
1 memorial
Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society
A society with the aim to promote the conservation of Ruislip's heritage and to bring the history of the area to life.
1 memorial
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