Memorial

Hackney Synagogue - WW1

Source: Copyright AJEX Archivist and Hackney AJEX Branch Treasurer

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Current Location

Bushey Jewish Cemetery, Little Bushey Lane, Bushey, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD23 3TN, England

TQ 13832 96806

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 36655
Description: Nowy headed white marble tablet with inscription in black lettering. The Star of David is carved in bas relief at the top centre.
Inscription: ROLL OF HONOUR / 1914 1919 / HACKNEY SYNAGOGUE/ IN ETERNAL MEMORY OF / THE SONS OF THIS CONGREGATION / AND PUPILS OF THE RELIGION CLASSES / WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR KING & COUNTRY / (Names) / PRESENTED BY MRS REBECCA LAZARUS AND SONS / IN LOVING MEMORY OF / THEIR DEAR HUSBAND AND FATHER / MORRIS LAZARUS / AN ESTEEMED MEMBER OF THIS CONGREGATION / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / 14TH MAY 1928 - 25TH IYAR 5688

Maintenance History: 2021: a new name added - Edith Hilda Munro, VAD, died 1916 on duty - lived Meynall Road, Hackney E9. The memorial is temporarily held at Bushey Old Jewish Cemetery whilst a new site is discussed. 2009: The United Synagogue plans to sell the building as it has bought a new site on which it will build a purpose built synagogue. The memorial is hoped to be resited at Waltham Abbey Cemetery.

Hackney Synagogue, Brenthouse Rd, Hackney, Hackney, Greater London, E9 6QG, England