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Beth El Synagogue
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Beth El synagogue was built to replace the original wooden synagogue on Gloucester Street. The foundation stone was laid on 8 February 1881, and the synagogue was officially consecrated on 15 November 1881. It was demolished in 1987, having the Star of David window removed to be placed in the new synagogue on Durham Street.
Gloucester Street Synagogue
Exterior view of the Gloucester Street Synagogue with cars parked along the street in the foreground.
Centenary celebrations at Gloucester Street synagogue
Clergy from the Canterbury Hebrew Congregation outside the Gloucester Street Synagogue at a 100th anniversary service. From left, Rabbi A. Astor, Rev H. Kustanowicz, Rev J. Wolman, Mr B. C. Boulton...
Removal of the Star of David window
Exterior of the synagogue in Gloucester Street during the first stages of removing of the Star of David stained glass window. Derek Borerse of DeBro Construction is on the top of the building...
Gloucester Street Synagogue Star of David window
Exterior of the synagogue in Gloucester Street during the removal of the Star of David stained glass window. The window is being moved by crane to be taken to storage ahead of being installed in the...
Gloucester Street Synagogue demolition
Exterior of the synagogue in Gloucester Street during demolition work following the removal of the Star of David stained glass window to be installed in the new synagogue in Durham Street.