Middle Street Synagogue, Orthodox synagogue in central Brighton, England
The building features a pale Sussex brick exterior with a large rose window and arched windows decorated with colored tiles on the west facade.
Thomas Lainson designed the synagogue in 1874, which opened in 1875 at a construction cost of £12,000, replacing the previous Brighton Regency Synagogue from 1823.
The interior displays cast-iron columns with gilded capitals representing Middle Eastern plants, alongside brass furnishings and late 19th-century Campbell & Smith stained glass.
The synagogue welcomes tour groups, schools, faith groups, and historical societies, with guided visits arranged through the Brighton and Hove Hebrew Congregation office.
In 1892, Middle Street Synagogue became the first electrically lit synagogue in Britain, marking a technological advancement in religious buildings.
Location: Brighton and Hove
Inception: 1875
Architects: Thomas Lainson
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.82120,-0.14301
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:00
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