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Discover the rich history that links London and its Jewish community, with this Jewish guide to visiting the capital. Get a feel for the history and spirit of the Jewish community with a visit to the Jewish Museum London. There are lots of kosher places to eat in the capital, and most tend to be located in Golders Green and Hendon, although there are a few restaurants and food places situated in Central London.
Places to Visit with Jewish Connections
The Jewish Museum London:
The Jewish Museum London is located in Camden , and explores the rich history and life of the UK’s Jewish community. It has exhibitions that talks about Jews in Britain over the centuries, and the way the community has contributed to society. Past temporary exhibits have included a family portrait of Amy Winehouse and Yiddish Theatre in London.
Website: jewishmuseum.org.uk/
Bevis Marks Synagogue:
Bevis Marks is the oldest synagogue in the UK, which was opened in 1701. It’s situated in the heart Central London in a historic building and is the only synagogue in Europe to have held continuous services for over 300 years. Tours are regularly held every Sunday, Wednesday & Friday, explaining the synagogues unique history and impressive architecture.
Website: sephardi.org.uk/bevis-marks/
JW3 is London’s main Jewish community centre, that hosts a range of cultural events including lectures, arts & crafts and film screenings, along with walks and trips. There’s a vibrant community feel to the place, with Zest, a Kosher restaurant, situated in the heart of the centre.
Website: jw3.org.uk
London’s East End:
London’s East End was once the home of Jewish immigrants who arrived in the UK from Eastern Europe in the late 19th Century. Little remains of this once thriving community, as most Jews since moved out to the suburbs including Golders Green and Hendon. But the heritage lives on, with lots of historical blue placques indicating where former synagogues once stood around Spitalfields Market .
Kosher Places to Eat
There are lots of kosher places to eat in Golders Green and Hendon, two areas with large Jewish communities. In Central London, there are fewer options, with only one restaurant and several supermarkets offering Kosher products.
Central London:
Reubens is the only Kosher restaurant located in the West End (Central London). It’s situated on Bakers Street, close to Madame Tussauds and the Sherlock Holmes Museum. The restaurant serves high end classic Sephardic dishes.
Website: reubensrestaurant.com
Tish is a Glatt Kosher restaurant located in Belsize Park, and although its outside of Central London, it’s right next to Belsize Park underground station, which means it is very easy to get to from Central London on the Northern Line. Tish serves a pre-paid Friday night dinner and Saturday Lunch menu.
Website: tish.london
Selfridges:
Selfridges is a luxury department store located on Oxford Street. It has a kosher deli counter where you can buy Hermolis products including sandwiches, schnitzels, spring rolls, kebabs, breaded lamb chops, chicken wings, fish products and salads.
Other Supermarkets:
There are a few supermarkets in Central London that stock kosher sandwiches – Waitrose at the Brunswick Centre (close to the British Museum), John Lewis Food Hall on Oxford Street and Waitrose on Marylebone High Street (close to Madame Tussauds).
Outside Central London
There are lots of Kosher restaurants, delis, butchers and shops located in Golders Green, Hendon, Edgware and Ilford, all areas located in North London. Golders Green is perhaps the most well-known neighbourhood, with lots of Kosher restaurants located along Golders Green Road. The upscale neighbourhood of Hampstead is located nearby, along with Golders Hill Park and Hampstead Heath.
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The Gardens at Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor:
Waddesdon Manor was built for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, head of the most famous Jewish family in Britain in the 19th Century. Waddesdon is modelled on the palace of Versailles with extraordinary interiors and exteriors. Displays include a copy of the Balfour Declaration – the letter written by Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour to Lord Rothschild. Rothschild was an important figure in British history, serving as a Member of Parliament and the estate was visited by Prime Ministers and Royals including Queen Victoria. During WWII, children from Croydon in London were evacuated and lived on the estate, along with Jewish refugees from Germany.
Princes ROad Synagogue, Liverpool
Founded in the late 1860’s this is the perhaps the most beautiful synagogue in the UK (pictured at the start of the article), and has influenced synagogue designs around the world, as far away as in Sydney, Australia. Visiting the synagogue can be arranged via a tour, and a time can be set up by calling the synagogue office on +44(0)1517093431
Website: princesroad.org
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