Novo Cemetery, Sephardic Jewish cemetery in Mile End, England.
Novo Cemetery is a Sephardic Jewish burial ground in Mile End containing historic gravestones set within the grounds of Queen Mary University of London. The site holds records of centuries of Jewish life through its monuments and inscriptions.
The cemetery was founded in 1733 as the second Sephardic burial ground in Mile End and remained in use until 1905 for adults and 1918 for children. This extended period of operation shows how the Sephardic community remained established in London across nearly two centuries.
The cemetery reflects the customs and traditions of the Sephardic Jewish community that settled in London during the 18th and 19th centuries. The gravestones bear witness to family connections and religious practices that shaped this community's life over generations.
The cemetery is located on the Queen Mary University campus and can only be accessed through educational programs arranged by the university. You will need to coordinate with the university to arrange a visit to this site.
The site received Grade II listed status in 2014 and remains one of only two exclusively Sephardic burial grounds in England. This recognition acknowledges its special value as a record of Jewish heritage in the country.
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