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Title
Date(s)
- 1906-1991 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
0.25 linear metres
Context area
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Biographical history
The Western Synagogue was an independent congregation, established in 1761. From 1957 it was situated in Crawford Street, Marylebone. It amalgamated with the Marble Arch Synagogue (founded 1954) in 1991 to form the Western Marble Arch Synagogue which is now an Associate member of the United Synagogue.
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Archival history
GB 0074 ACC/2712/WNS 1906-1991 Collection 0.25 linear metres Western Synagogue , 1761-1991
The Western Synagogue was an independent congregation, established in 1761. From 1957 it was situated in Crawford Street, Marylebone. It amalgamated with the Marble Arch Synagogue (founded 1954) in 1991 to form the Western Marble Arch Synagogue which is now an Associate member of the United Synagogue.
Deposited as part of a larger accession of material from the United Synagogue. These registers were part of an additional deposit.
Records of the Western Synagogue, Marylebone, consisting of registers of kethubot [marriage contracts].
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: Membership (ACC/2712/WNS/01/001-005).
Kesubah registers are 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 more records of the Western Synagogue please see ACC/2911.
For more historical information relating to the synagogue please see JCR-UK (Jewish Communities and Records) website at http://www.jewishgen.org/jcr-uk/london/western/index.htm(accessed March 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. Cultural identity Jewish Information sources Documents Marriage records Religious groups Jews Architecture Buildings Religious buildings Synagogues Judaism Ancient religions Religions Religion Western Synagogue , 1761-1991 St Marylebone London England UK Western Europe Europe Ashkenazim Kethubot Orthodox Judaism
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Deposited as part of a larger accession of material from the United Synagogue. These registers were part of an additional deposit.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Records of the Western Synagogue, Marylebone, consisting of registers of kethubot [marriage contracts].
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: Membership (ACC/2712/WNS/01/001-005).
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Kesubah registers are 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
For more records of the Western Synagogue please see ACC/2911.
Finding aids
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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- Architecture » Buildings
- Religious buildings
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- Religions » Ancient religions » Judaism
- Religions » Ancient religions
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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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Language(s)
- English