Sunderland Synagogue, Byzantine Revival synagogue in Sunderland, England.
The Sunderland Synagogue building on Ryhope Road features a deep barrel vault and decorative plasterwork influenced by Islamic and Byzantine architectural elements.
The congregation originated in 1861 as the Sunderland Hebrew Congregation and moved to this Marcus Kenneth Glass-designed building in 1928, operating until 2006.
The synagogue remained the central Jewish worship location in Sunderland after the closure of Beth Hamedresh in 1984, maintaining Orthodox Ashkenazi traditions.
The Grade II listed building stands unoccupied since 2006, with current proposals suggesting conversion into residential units while preserving its exterior structure.
The synagogue interior contains an ornate plasterwork Ark canopy that combines Islamic and Byzantine design elements in its architectural composition.
Location: Sunderland
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 54.89546,-1.37850
Latest update: March 16, 2025 02:10
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