Collection GB 0074 ACC/2712/BKS - BARKING SYNAGOGUE

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 ACC/2712/BKS

Title

BARKING SYNAGOGUE

Date(s)

  • 1947-1948 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

0.05 linear metres

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

A synagogue had been constructed at Heath Street in Barking by 1926. It was bought as part of a redevelopment scheme in 1939, after which the congregation met in various temporary buildings until amalgamation with Becontree Synagogue (previously an Associate member) in 1948. Barking synagogue was admitted as an Affiliated member of the United Synagogue in 1947; the combined synagogue retained Affiliated status.

Archival history

GB 0074 ACC/2712/BKS 1947-1948 Collection 0.05 linear metres Barking Synagogue

A synagogue had been constructed at Heath Street in Barking by 1926. It was bought as part of a redevelopment scheme in 1939, after which the congregation met in various temporary buildings until amalgamation with Becontree Synagogue (previously an Associate member) in 1948. Barking synagogue was admitted as an Affiliated member of the United Synagogue in 1947; the combined synagogue retained Affiliated status.

Deposited as part of a larger accession of material from the United Synagogue.

Records of Barking Synagogue, consisting of an account book.

PLEASE NOTE: Records can only be accessed with the written permission of the depositor. Contact the Chief Executive, United Synagogue.

Records arranged in one series: Synagogue records (ACC/2712/BKS/001).

This document is closed to public inspection.

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.

English

Fit.

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

For further information please consult the LMA Information Leaflet: "Records of the Anglo-Jewish Community at London Metropolitan Archives"; available to download here: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/Visitor_information/free_information_leaflets.htm (URL correct Feb 2010).

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

Description prepared in March 2010. Ancient religions Judaism Orthodox Judaism Information sources Documents Financial records Religious groups Jews Ashkenazim Architecture Buildings Religious buildings Synagogues Religions Jewish Cultural identity Religion Barking Synagogue United Synagogue Barking and Dagenham London England UK Western Europe Europe Barking Essex

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Deposited as part of a larger accession of material from the United Synagogue.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Records of Barking Synagogue, consisting of an account book.

PLEASE NOTE: Records can only be accessed with the written permission of the depositor. Contact the Chief Executive, United Synagogue.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

Records arranged in one series: Synagogue records (ACC/2712/BKS/001).

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

This document is closed to public inspection.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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Description control area

Description identifier

Institution identifier

London Metropolitan Archives

Rules and/or conventions used

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

Status

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Dates of creation revision deletion

Language(s)

  • English

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