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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Manchester New Synagogue - WW1 and WW2

    Obelisk

    Source: Copyright Keith Robson

    1/5

    Current Location

    Jewish Cemetery, Chapel Grove, Urmston, Trafford, Greater Manchester, M41 9BE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 77404 94793

    Denomination

    Jewish

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    45312
    Description
    An obelisk mounted on a square plinth and two-stepped base. The Star of David and crown are depicted on the front face. The various dedications are on small marble tablets and are written in both English and Hebrew.
    Inscription
    THE KING'S MESSAGE/ HE WHOSE LOSS YOU MOURN/ DIED IN THE NOBLEST OF CAUSES/ HIS COUNTRY WILL BE EVER GRATEFUL TO HIM/ FOR THE SACRIFICE HE HAS MADE/ FOR FREEDOM AND JUSTICE UNVEILED SEPT 1919 5680/ DESIGNED AND ARRANGED BY/ (Names) THE CHIEF RABBI'S MESSAGE/ THEIR GLORY SHALL NOT BE BLOTTED OUT/ THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ AND THEIR CONCENTRATION TELLETH THEIR NAME/ M.T.S.TR.P. PRESENTED BY JOHN LEVI ESQ OF SOUTHPORT/ IN MEMORY OF/ HIS SON 2ND LT HARRY LEVI, SOLICITOR/ ALSO IN PROFOUND SYMPATHY/ WITH OTHER FALLEN JEWISH IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919 (Repeated in Hebrew) Three Tablets: Fell in Action in France/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    24
    Died
    24
    Information shown
    Surname, forename, rank, regiment.
    Additional Information
    see referenced website for name panels
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    6
    Died
    6
    Information shown
    name, rank, when and where died.
    Maintenance History
    2004: MEMORIAL RESTORED BY AJEX FOR £1,000 (ANONYMOUS DONOR)

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    September 1919

    UNKNOWN

    Rededicated

    June 2004

    UNKNOWN

    Components

    Obelisk

    Height: 2700MM

    Width: 915MM

    Depth: 915MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1437788

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1437788 (accessed 15/06/2026)

    Tablets

    Made from: Marble - White


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1437788

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1437788 (accessed 15/06/2026)

    Plaques / Panels with names

    Made from: Marble - White


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1437788

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1437788 (accessed 15/06/2026) Jewish Heritage Index 150

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    245509

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