East London Central Synagogue
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The East London Central Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation synagogue, located on Nelson Street in the East End of the City of London, England, in the United Kingdom.[1] When founded in 1923, its name was the Nelson Street Sfardish Synagogue. It has "an unassuming exterior and a stunningly beautiful interior".[2] The congregation worships in the Ashkenazi rite.
For similarly named synagogues, see Central Synagogue.
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East London Central Synagogue | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 40 Nelson Street, East End of London, England E1 2DE |
Country | United Kingdom |
Location of the synagogue in Greater London | |
Geographic coordinates | 51°30′55″N 0°03′36″W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Lewis Solomon |
Date established | 1923 (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1923 |
Materials | Brick |
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