City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Great Synagogue Dukes Place
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026
1. The Great Synagogue Dukes Place Marker
The Great Synagogue Dukes Place, a constituent of the United Synagogue, stood on the site adjoining from 1690 and served the community continuously until it was destroyed in September 1941 in World War II
ק"ק כנסת ישראלל
Erected by Corporation of London.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues, and the UK, England, City of London Corporation series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1941.
Location. 51° 30.852′ N, 0° 4.67′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is on Dukes Place, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One Creechurch Lane, City of London, England EC3A 5AF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Holy Trinity Priory (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Holy Trinity Priory (within shouting distance of this marker); The London Wall Walk - 07 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Site of First Synagogue (about 120 meters away); Aldgate
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Also see . . . Great Synagogue of London (Wikipedia). Overview:
The Great Synagogue of London was a former Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the City of London, England, in the United Kingdom. The synagogue was, for centuries, the centre of Ashkenazi Jewish life in London. Built north of Aldgate in the 17th century, it was destroyed during World War II, in the Blitz.(Submitted on May 1, 2026.)
During the High Holidays in the month of Tishrei there are 1000 worshippers in the synagogue.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026
2. The Great Synagogue Dukes Place Marker - wide view
Photographed by Pugin, Rowlandson, and Sunderland (courtesy College of Charleston Libraries), 1809
3. Synagogue, Dukes Place, Houndsditch
Hand-colored aquatint of the interior of the Great Synagogue in London at Duke's Place. Aquatint by Thomas Sunderland after drawing and engraving by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson. Published in The Microcosm of London Vol. III by Rudolph Ackermann.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on May 9, 2026.
