A house in Creechurch Lane was converted to a synagogue for the Sephardi Jews (Spanish and Portuguese) which opened in 1657. This was enlarged but the increase in numbers quickly made a purpose-built synagogue necessary and it opened in Bevis Marks in 1699.
Meanwhile the Great Synagogue was built in Duke's Place in 1690.
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First synagogue after resettlement
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First synagogue after resettlement
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James Walworth
Monk at London Charterhouse. Exiled to the Charterhouse in Hull and then executed in York.
1 memorial
Bishop Mandell Creighton
Born Carlisle. His first career was as an historian. Bishop of London, 1897–1901.
2 memorials
Abbot Laurence Soper
Searching for a picture we were shocked to find the picture source website where we learn that Soper was, in September 2012, wanted by the police " in connection with allegations of {historic} sexu...
1 memorial
Reverend Richard Cranmer
The Reverend Richard Cranmer was Lord of the Manor of Mitcham Canons. A nearby road and green both bear his surname. He had died before 1831. From Merton: "The Canons House and estate remained in t...
1 memorial
Hannen Swaffer and Mrs Swaffer
Supporters of the Rochester Square Spiritualist Temple.
1 memorial
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