Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation
50°43′16″N 1°52′16″W / 50.721°N 1.871°W
| Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation | |
|---|---|
 Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Orthodox Judaism |
| Location | |
| Location | Bournemouth, Dorset, England |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Style | Art Nouveau, Moorish Revival |
| Completed | 1911 |
| Website | |
| http://www.bhcshul.co.uk/ | |
The Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation is a synagogue in Lansdowne, Bournemouth, England.
History
The congregation was formed in 1905.[1] Albert Samuel, brother of Herbert Samuel, laid the cornerstone[2] of the current synagogue, which was built in 1911.
Architecture
The curvaceous roof line and window shape reveal what would have been a very contemporary Art Nouveau take on the Moorish Revival style that was extremely popular for synagogues.[1] The squat tower with its square dome and "attractive interlocking window arcade" mark the original entrance. The horseshoe-arched windows to the left are also part of the original facade. The new entrance, to the right of the tower, and barrel-vaulted interior with a ladies' gallery is the result of a 1957–62 expansion.[1] The Torah Ark, also dating from the 1960s, is a mosaic design by craftsmen from Florence intended to echo the Temple of Solomon by featuring the Biblical columns Boaz and Jachin.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Kadish, Sharman. Jewish Heritage in England: An Architectural Guide, English Heritage, 2006, pp. 80–81
- ^ A Brief History of the Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation
External links
- Official website
- Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation on Jewish Communities and Records – UK (hosted by jewishgen.org).