Detail view of the north window at the east end of the Great Synagogue on Cheetham Hill Road. The stained glass depicts a golden vine and grapes, an important symbol in the Jewish faith.

Date:
6 Jan 1976 - 7 Jan 1976
Location:
Great Synagogue, Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester
Reference:
BB77/04343
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The Great Synagogue was built in 1856-8 and was the most prestigious synagogue in Manchester until the 1960s. It was demolished in 1981 after falling into disuse.

Content

This is part of the Job: 10/01814 The Great Synagogue, Manchester; within the Sub Series: RCH01/002/061 RCHME Architectural Requests: Manchester; within the Series: RCH01/002 Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England: Architectural Requests; within the Collection: RCH01 Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (RCHME) Archive

Rights

© Crown Copyright. Historic England Archive

Keywords

Stained Glass, Window, Victorian Synagogue