Metadata: Clapton Synagogue
Collection
- Country:
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Holding institution:
- London Metropolitan Archives
- Holding institution (official language):
- London Metropolitan Archives
- Postal address:
- 40 Northampton RoadLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC1R 0HBFax: +44 (0) 20 7833 9136
- Phone number:
- Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7332 3820
- Reference number:
- LMA/4769
- Title:
- Clapton Synagogue
- Title (official language):
- Clapton Synagogue
- Date(s):
- 1942/2005
- Language:
- English
- Extent:
- 8 linear metres
- Scope and content:
- The records of this collection reflect the operations of the Clapton Synagogue congregation throughout its occupation of 47 Lea Bridge Road, from 1942 to the early 2000s.A large volume of correspondence documents the different relationships between members of the Synagogue; these records are generally organised by topic and date. Other records include Administrative files such as agendas, minutes, reports and AGM papers, loose election papers, circulars, and printed materials. These records highlight the background of the synagogue and the different functions and events that occurred. There are few photographs in this collection to provide visual information about Clapton Synagogue. However, files related to the building and premise have been retained to highlight the significance of the site before its destruction. This includes building plans and seating plans.
- Administrative/biographical history:
- Clapton Synagogue is an Ashkenazi congregation founded in 1919 and located at 47 Lea Bridge Road from 1931/1932 until 2005. The building was demolished in 2006 despite attempts to have it listed. The congregation now holds services at 202 Upper Clapton Road in association with Springfield Synagogue.Clapton Synagogue was designed by Newcastle based Architect Marcus Kenneth Glass, who was known for his cinematic style buildings with tall windows, art deco detailing, polychrome brickwork and Byzantine features and moasics. He also designed the Sunderland Ryhope Road and Newcastle Jesmond Synagogues in a similar style.Note: previously known as Sha'are Shomayim Synagogue and affiliated to the Federation of Synagogues.Source of information: https://www.jewishgen.org
- Access points: locations:
- London
- Subject terms:
- Synagogues
- Finding aids:
- Online catalogue.
- Links to finding aids:
- http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
- Yerusha Network member:
- AIM25
- Author of the description:
- London Metropolitan Archives