We could find nothing on the history of this Great Synagogue but its closure in 1272 was due to the difficulties suffered by the Jews in England leading up to their expulsion in 1290. gives a good, brief, introduction to the presence of Jews in London at this time and their subsequent expulsion.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Great Synagogue - Old Jewry
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Great Synagogue - Old Jewry
The Great Synagogue stood near this site until 1272. Corporation of London
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Samuel Wesley (poet)
Church of England clergyman and poet.  Born Dorset.  Rector of Epworth, Lincolnshire. See his wife Susannah Annesley for the children.
1 memorial
Reverend James Pullein Thompson
Grandfather of Diana Pullein-Thompson, horsewoman and writer known for her pony books. The University of Reading hold Diana's papers which include "My case against Rev. J. Pullein Thompson" by W.S....
1 memorial
Marian Martyrs executed at Smithfield
Queen Mary I (reigned 1553-8) earned the nickname 'Bloody Mary' for the persecution and execution of Protestants and other non-Catholics during her reign. Â Wikipedia lists about 40 in an 'incomplet...
1 memorial
Theophilus Gale
Nonconformist minister and teacher. Â Born Devon. Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
1 memorial
St Mary Bothaw
'Bothaw' derived from 'boathouse', which makes sense when you remember that before the Embankment was built the Thames used be be a lot closer.  In existence by 1279, it was destroyed in the Great ...
1 memorial
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