Bevis Marks Synagogue, London

Bevis Marks Synagogue

1700-1701

Also known as the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, this has been called "the oldest and most splendid synagogue in Great Britain" ("300 years of Continuous Jewish Worship"). Tucked away just inside the city wall, it has a simple and elegant exterior. [continued below]

Bevis Marks, London EC3

Listed Building

  • Entrance
  • Interior, from Gaster, p. 83
  • Interior, from the 1889 Graphic
  • Photograph, caption, and commentary by Jacqueline Banerjee

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