Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1840-1973 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
4.07 linear metres
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The West London Synagogue of British Jews was organised in April 1840 to establish a "synagogue where a revised service may be performed at hours more suited to our habits and in a manner more calculated to inspire feelings of devotion, where religious instruction may be afforded by competent persons, and where, to effect these purposes Jews generally may form a united congregation under the denomination of British Jews". It is a constituent member of the Reform Synagogues of Great Britain and remains the oldest and best known Reform congregation in the UK. The synagogue is situated in Upper Berkeley Street, Marylebone, W1 and was constructed in 1870.
Repository
Archival history
GB 0074 ACC/2886 1840-1973 Collection 4.07 linear metres West London Synagogue of British Jews
The West London Synagogue of British Jews was organised in April 1840 to establish a "synagogue where a revised service may be performed at hours more suited to our habits and in a manner more calculated to inspire feelings of devotion, where religious instruction may be afforded by competent persons, and where, to effect these purposes Jews generally may form a united congregation under the denomination of British Jews". It is a constituent member of the Reform Synagogues of Great Britain and remains the oldest and best known Reform congregation in the UK. The synagogue is situated in Upper Berkeley Street, Marylebone, W1 and was constructed in 1870.
Records deposited in January 1991.
Records of the West London Synagogue of British Jews, 1840-1973. The archive consists mainly of financial records such as cash books, ledgers, journals, accounts books and financial statements, with two scapbooks containing advertisements, news cuttings, programmes and tickets for special events.
PLEASE NOTE: written permission from the depositors is required to access these records. Contact the Executive Director, West London Synagogue, 35 Seymour Place, London W1H 6AT.
The archive has been arranged into three sub fonds: Finance (ACC/2886/01); Membership and Finance (ACC/2886/02); and Related records (ACC/2886/03).
Access by written permission only.
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. Jewish Information sciences Communications media Publications Books Albums (documents) Scrapbooks Information sources Documents Financial records Religious groups Jews Architecture Buildings Religious buildings Synagogues Social behaviour Group behaviour Membership Cultural identity Judaism Ancient religions Religions Religion West London Synagogue of British Jews Mary-le-bone City of Westminster London England UK Western Europe Europe Marylebone Saint Marylebone Reform Judaism
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Records deposited in January 1991.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Records of the West London Synagogue of British Jews, 1840-1973. The archive consists mainly of financial records such as cash books, ledgers, journals, accounts books and financial statements, with two scapbooks containing advertisements, news cuttings, programmes and tickets for special events.
PLEASE NOTE: written permission from the depositors is required to access these records. Contact the Executive Director, West London Synagogue, 35 Seymour Place, London W1H 6AT.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
The archive has been arranged into three sub fonds: Finance (ACC/2886/01); Membership and Finance (ACC/2886/02); and Related records (ACC/2886/03).
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access by written permission only.
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
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Subject access points
- Information sciences
- Books
- Information sources
- Documents
- Religious groups
- Religious groups » Jews
- Architecture
- Architecture » Buildings
- Religious buildings
- Religious buildings » Synagogues
- Social behaviour
- Social behaviour » Group behaviour
- Cultural identity
- Religions » Ancient religions » Judaism
- Religions » Ancient religions
- Religions
- Religion
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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.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English