In use from 1862. Rebuilt in 1900. Congregation moved to Ryhope Road in 1928. The Adath Yeshurun was founded in 1791. Also known as the Israelite Congregation.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
In use from 1862. Rebuilt in 1900. Congregation moved to Ryhope Road in 1928. The Adath Yeshurun was founded in 1791. Also known as the Israelite Congregation.
Site Name
Moor Street, Synagogue
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
15424
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
www.jewishgen.org; Arnold Levy, History of the Sunderland Jewish Community 1755-1955; Tyne and Wear Archives hold various records including the birth register 1867-73 and 1892 onwards, burials 1856 to 1899, synagogue minutes from 1857 to 1979.
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
12465
DAY1
03
District
Sunderland
Easting
440050
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
555800
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
20th Century 1901 to 2000
Place
Sunderland
Description
Ritual: Ashkenazi Orthodox. Now closed. The congregation moved to Gateshead.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Ritual: Ashkenazi Orthodox. Now closed. The congregation moved to Gateshead.
Site Name
1 The Cedars, Yeshiva Synagogue
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
15423
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
www.jewishgen.org
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
424370
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567310
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Gosforth
Description
There was a Gosforth and Kenton Hebrew Congregation from 1947 to 1984. The United Hebrew Congregation Of Newcastle Upon Tyne formed here in 1973. Still active.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
There was a Gosforth and Kenton Hebrew Congregation from 1947 to 1984. The United Hebrew Congregation Of Newcastle Upon Tyne formed here in 1973. Still active.
Site Name
Graham Park Road, Lionel Jacobsen House, Synagogue
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
15422
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
www.jewishgen.org
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
423130
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567570
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Late 20th Century 1967 to 2000
Place
Gosforth
Description
Newcastle Reform Synagogue was founded in 1963. The Synagogue is an autonomous body which is affiliated to the Movement for Reform Judaism. The synagogue was officially opened on 17th March 1985.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Newcastle Reform Synagogue was founded in 1963. The Synagogue is an autonomous body which is affiliated to the Movement for Reform Judaism. The synagogue was officially opened on 17th March 1985.
Site Name
Kenton, The Croft, Newcastle Reform Synagogue
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
15421
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
www.jewishgen.org; www.nertamid.org.uk
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
423000
Grid ref figure
4
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564000
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Opened 1891. Closed 1916.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Opened 1891. Closed 1916.
Site Name
11 Villa Place, New Beth Hamedrash
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
15420
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
www.jewishgen.org
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
8765
DAY1
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
423900
Grid ref figure
6
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564100
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Newcastle
Description
Formed 1924. Closed 1969.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Formed 1924. Closed 1969.
Site Name
Ravensworth Terrace, Synagogue and Beth Hamedrash
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
15419
Form of Evidence
Extant Building?
Sources
www.jewishgen.org
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
423800
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564200
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Newcastle
Description
Formed 1904. Ashkenazi Orthodox. Closed 1924.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Formed 1904. Ashkenazi Orthodox. Closed 1924.
Site Name
37 Corporation Street, Synagogue
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
15418
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
www.jewishgen.org
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
424400
Grid ref figure
6
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564100
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Formed 1867. A Polish Synagogue. Now closed.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Formed 1867. A Polish Synagogue. Now closed.
Site Name
Charlotte Square, Synagogue
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
15417
Form of Evidence
Extant Building?
Sources
www.jewishgen.org
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Gateshead
Easting
424600
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
562800
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Gateshead
Description
Opened 1887. Ashkenazi Orthodox. There were 12 seats in 1898-99 and 24 seats in 1900-1.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Opened 1887. Ashkenazi Orthodox. There were 12 seats in 1898-99 and 24 seats in 1900-1.
Site Name
14 Redheugh Bridge Road, Synagogue
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
15416
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
www.jewishgen.org
YEAR1
2013
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Gateshead
Easting
425050
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
562230
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Gateshead
Description
Formed before 1946. Ashkenazi Orthodox. Higher Rabbinical Studies Institute.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Formed before 1946. Ashkenazi Orthodox. Higher Rabbinical Studies Institute.