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From 1947 to 1949 The Alexandra theatre was the home of the New Yiddish Theatre Co. It closed again in 1950 and made way for Alexandra Court
Sunstone Women Gym on Northwold Rd was a Synagogue (1955-1989) and a Methodist Church in 1861 and between 1895-1954 coseti.org/www.oldsynagogues.org/nwphotog…
The Jewish community that was established in the late 1800s and reinforced in the 1940s moved away and replaced by Hassidic Jews (1950s).
Photos of the Northwold Road Synagogue (1955-1989). In 1992 the building was refitted as a women only gym. facebook.com/media/set/?set…
@lucytakesphotos it was built as Methodist church in the 19th century, was derelict and then the Northwold Rd Synagogue between 1950s-80s.
@lucytakesphotos check out photos from its days as a synagogue: facebook.com/media/set/?set…
When Sunstone Women Gym was the Northwold Road Synagogue facebook.com/media/set/?set…
If you ever wondered what the ‘Sunstone building’ on Northwold Rd looked like when it was a Synagogue (1955-1989) facebook.com/media/set/?set…
@janeholgate Great. Here are photos of the building when it was the Northwold Road Synagogue (1955-1989) facebook.com/media/set/?set…
.@Huriye Not familiar with it. Here are photos of the Northwold Road Synagogue later converted to a women's gym facebook.com/media/set/?set…
.@Huriye - Northwold Road Synagogue 1955-1989 (1/2)
.@Huriye - Northwold Road Synagogue 1955-1989 (2/2)
.@Huriye It was originally a Methodist church built in 1861. It was a derelict building for some time when it was converted to a Synagogue
1983 - The Cricketers pub and Northwold Rd Synagogue opposite site of future Raines Court flats (Photo by T. Gilley)
1983 - The Cricketers pub next to the Northwold Road Synagogue on the right (Photo by Terry Gilley)
.@realnickperry any idea what's going on with Sunstone House (Formerly Northwold Rd synagogue, Methodist Church)? hackneybuildings.org/items/show/196…
1920 - Kosher Butcher's shop at 103 Stoke Newington High Street
1908 - Stoke Newington Primitive Methodist Church on Northwold Rd. It was the Northwold Rd Synagogue 1955-1989.
@HelenORahilly For a while it was showing Yiddish films
@richmondie I was surprised by that. Would have expected it to be Yiddish. Wouldn’t have imagined Hebrew was widely spoken in London then.
Programme: The New Yiddish Theatre - Alex Theatre at Stoke Newington Road. Read about the history of the theatre: arthurlloyd.co.uk/AlexandraTheat… https://t.co/oWyLd8Ggru
Built as a Methodist church in the mid 19th century, derelict for a while, then Synagogue in the 50s-80s, later a women-only gym, now empty.
Originally a 19th century Methodist Church, then the Northwold Road Synagogue (1950's-80's) then a women-only gym. Beautiful building. x.com/realnickperry/…
@realnickperry @towertheatre @Sunstone_WCG The Northwold Road Synagogue 1955-1989 (originally a Methodist Churh, later a women-only gym, soon a theatre? )
@towertheatre @realnickperry @Sunstone_WCG Some more. The Northwold Road Synagogue 1955-1989 (originally a Methodist Churh, later a women-only gym)
@towertheatre @realnickperry @Sunstone_WCG The Northwold Road Synagogue 1955-1989 (originally a Methodist Churh, later a women-only gym)
@towertheatre @realnickperry @Sunstone_WCG The Northwold Road Synagogue 1955-1989 (originally a Methodist Churh, later a women-only gym)
@towertheatre @realnickperry @Sunstone_WCG The Northwold Road Synagogue 1955-1989 (originally a Methodist Churh, later a women-only gym)
@realnickperry @Pixie89sa @towertheatre @Sunstone_WCG @StokeyUpdates Here are all the photos I have of the Northwold Road Synagogue: drive.google.com/open?id=0B7YML…
1983 - Northwold Rd looking towards the High St. Raine's Dairy (right), Cricketers pub and Northwold Rd Synagogue (left). Photo by T. Gilley
Audio slideshow of Rachel Kolsky's @golondontours fascinating history talk 'Jewish Stoke Newington' (34:49min)
Alex Theatre programme. Originally The Alexandra Theatre and Opera House, 65 & 67 Stoke Newington Road, it was a Yiddish theatre when it was rebranded the Alex Theatre.
The 106 bus on Northwold Road. Note the two-way traffic. The octagonal building on the left was originally a Methodist Church. It was the Northwold Road Synagogue in the 1950s-80s and then a women gym. Currently empty. Tower Theatre lodged a planning application this year
A mid 19th century Methodist church, a mid 20th century Synagogue and a late 20th century-early 21st century women gym. Now a new chapter is about to be written in the history of this magnificent local building. x.com/towertheatre/s…
Northwold Road Synagogue (1955-1989)
Thanks @Pixie89sa for giving @realnickperry and I a sneak preview of @towertheatre, which is taking shape in the beautiful octagonal building in Northwold Rd. Originally a 19th cen Methodist Church, synagogue in the 50s-80s and later a women's gym. Can't wait to see it finished!
RT @soxgnasher: #StokeNewington #Synagogue Shacklewell lane #Dalston #Hackney 1905 The Original Jewish immigrants to the East End in the ni…
Originally a 19th century Methodist Church, then the Northwold Road Synagogue (1950's-80's) then a women-only gym. Currently being converted to the @towertheatre. Had the pleasure of visiting the building site a few weeks ago. It was great to finally see it from the inside. http…
Originally a 19th century Methodist Church, then the Northwold Road Synagogue (1950's-80's) then a women-only gym. Currently being converted to the @towertheatre. Had the pleasure of visiting the building site a few weeks ago. It was great to finally see it from the inside. x.com/ilovestokeyn16…
The @towertheatre company is hosting an open evening on Mon 4th June 7-9pm. A great opportunity to explore this unique building. Formerly a Methodist Church, Synagogue and Sunstone women gym. I had the pleasure of visiting the building site a few weeks ago. Highly recommended.
Hearing all about how the former Methodist Church, Northwold Road Synagogue, Sunstone Women-only gym at 16 Northwold Road is being transformed into the @towertheatre. Such an amazing space.
Formerly a Methodist Church, Synagogue, Sunstone women gym and now a community theatre. What a remarkable and diverse history packed into one building. x.com/towertheatre/s…
I was told when the Tower Theatre building was the Northwold Road Synagogue (1950s-80s) the entrance on the left was for women and led to the women’s gallery upstairs. Similar separation of men and women existed when the building was originally a Methodist church.
The New Yiddish (Alex) Theatre 1948 programmes. Situated at 65-7 SN Road it was built as the Alexandra Theatre and Opera House in 1897. Closed in 1950, derelict till the early 1960s when it was pulled down. Designed by theatrical architect and designer Frank Matcham (1854-1920)
@Schopflin The New Yiddish (Alex) Theatre 1948 programmes. Shortly before the former late Victorian theatre was left empty for 10 years and then demolished.
[34:49min video] Audio slideshow: Rachel Kolsky - Jewish Stoke Newington Presented at the 4th Stoke Newington History Talks event on Sep 4th, 2017
@sophisabella Close but no. It is still worth mentioning because it’s the only shop in Church Street which has only changed twice. It was John Weeden’d oil shop before it became KAC (Polish spelling of the first owner Samuel Katz, which means cat in German/Yiddish). Different ow…
@sophisabella Close but no. It is still worth mentioning because it’s the only shop in Church Street which has only changed twice. It was John Weeden’d oil shop before it became KAC (Polish spelling of the first owner Samuel Katz, which means cat in German/Yiddish). Different owner now.
RT @LynRennick: @HistoryOfStokey Two doors down was a Kosher butcher. Also along there was a Greengrocer, Newsagent, Shoe Repairer, Motorbi…
The history of KAC; The longest running business in Stoke Newington Church Street. It opened in 1951 and has changed hands once since. (By the way, Kac is the Polish spelling of the word Katz, the family name of the original owner Sid Katz. It means cat in Yiddish)
@red_mutant_eyes @whitepele10 Kac is the polish spelling of the first owner’s last name: Katz, which means cat in German and Yiddish.
Here’s Rachel Kolsky’s terrific 30min talk ‘Jewish Stoke Newington’, which she gave at the 4th Stoke Newington History Talks event back in 2017.
The Northwold Road Synagogue (1950s-1980s) in 1989. Photo by Peter Marshall. The building was originally a Methodist church. Now The Tower Theatre.
RT @oart7218: Shacklewell Lane 'Turkish' Mosque, former Stoke Newington Synagogue 1903-1976, Dalston, East London - England also known as…
Fascinating 13min video: ‘Walford Road Synagogue - The Heritage of Stoke Newington’s Jews’
[THREAD] The Northwold Road Synagogue (1950s-1980s). The building was originally a Methodist church. Now @towertheatre. It was Sunstone women’s gym before that.
The Northwold Road Synagogue (1950s-1980s). The building was originally a Methodist church. Now @towertheatre. It was Sunstone women’s gym before that.
The Northwold Road Synagogue (1950s-1980s). The building was originally a Methodist church. Now @towertheatre. It was Sunstone women’s gym before that.
The Northwold Road Synagogue (1950s-1980s). The building was originally a Methodist church. Now @towertheatre. It was Sunstone women’s gym before that.
The Northwold Road Synagogue (1950s-1980s). The building was originally a Methodist church. Now @towertheatre. It was Sunstone women’s gym before that.
@Huriye Walford Road is. I posted this video tour of the synagogue a few days ago and I imagine the one in QEW is still open as it was renovated not too long ago
@ghostsigns @InGillingham @thegentleauthor @invisiblebx @INVISIBLEPARIS Katz is cat in Yiddish and a common Jewish surname if that helps. By the way Sam, that’s how KAC in SN Church St got it’s name (sort of) as Kac the the Polish spelling of Katz, the surname of the first owner…
@ghostsigns @InGillingham @thegentleauthor @invisiblebx @INVISIBLEPARIS Katz is cat in Yiddish and a common Jewish surname if that helps. By the way Sam, that’s how KAC in SN Church St got it’s name (sort of) as Kac the the Polish spelling of Katz, the surname of the first owner of the shop.
@StokeyLitFest Renowned Yiddish-language novelist Esther Kreitman (1891-1954) lived in 56 Lordship Park. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Kr… jwa.org/encyclopedia/a… (via @charlotte_gggg) https://t.co/Q6h6RKHbbf
The history of Jews in Stoke Newington: british-history.ac.uk/vch/middx/vol8… Rachel Kolsy's talk 'Jewish Stoke Newington' (35min audio slideshow): x.com/LondonStone/st…
The history of KAC; The longest running business in Stoke Newington Church Street. It opened in 1951 and has changed hands once since. (Kac is the Polish spelling of the word Katz, the family name of the original owner Sid Katz. It means cat in Yiddish)
Walford Rd Synagogue started as New Dalston Synagogue in 99 Belgrade Rd in 1912, in a former shop that was originally converted to an events venue called Blanche Hall (where Belgrade House stands today). It moved to a former Wesleyan Chapel (built 1865) in Walford Rd in 1921.
Adath Yisroel Synagogue at 40 Queen Elizabeth’s Walk was in 124/126 Green Lanes (by corner with Burma Road) from 1905 to 1957, when it moved to Queen Elizabeth’s Walk. jewishgen.org/jcr-uk/london/… https://t.co/TpANeqVzR9
‘In honoured memory of Stoke Newington’s Jewish members of His Majesty’s forces who gave their lives in the service of their country during the world war 1939-1945’. The plaque was on Adath Yisroel Synagogue, 40 Queen Elizabeth’s Walk till a couple of years ago.
@StephenLotinga Here’s an audio slideshow about Jewish Stoke Newington by Jewish London historian Rachel Kolsky, who gave this great talk at one of my events back in 2017
The Northwold Road Synagogue (1950s-1980s) in 1989. Photo by Peter Marshall. The building was originally a Methodist church. Now The Tower Theatre (@towertheatre).
@ArmenGeorgian South of Church St. I mentioned that specifically because there’s a large Jewish community today north of Church St, whereas in the past there were also quite a lot of Jewish residents south of Church St, 20% of Belgrade Rd 100 years ago for example. They weren’t…
@ArmenGeorgian South of Church St. I mentioned that specifically because there’s a large Jewish community today north of Church St, whereas in the past there were also quite a lot of Jewish residents south of Church St, 20% of Belgrade Rd 100 years ago for example. They weren’t ultra-Orthodox.
A Methodist church that’s now the @towertheatre was used as a Jewish synagogue in the 1950s-80s and the Walford Road Synagogue on the corner of Nevill Rd was originally a Methodist chapel. A former synagogue in Shacklewell Lane is now Masjid Ramadan mosque. https://t.co/3xyEpr0F…
A Methodist church that’s now the @towertheatre was used as a Jewish synagogue in the 1950s-80s and the Walford Road Synagogue on the corner of Nevill Rd was originally a Methodist chapel. A former synagogue in Shacklewell Lane is now Masjid Ramadan mosque. x.com/HistoryOfStoke…
Walford Rd Synagogue started as New Dalston Synagogue in 99 Belgrade Rd in 1912, in a former events venue called Blanche Hall (where Belgrade House stands today). It moved to a former Wesleyan Chapel (built 1865) in Walford Rd in 1921. x.com/chiefrabbi/sta…
Walford Rd Synagogue in 1993. Started as New Dalston Synagogue not far in 99 Belgrade Rd in 1912 (then named Wiesbaden Road). It moved to a former Wesleyan Chapel (built 1865) in Walford Rd in 1921. Photo by Peter Marshall.
Then & Now: 69 Lordship Rd, formerly Newlyn House. Now an Orthodox synagogue.
I’m looking for a photo of Finsbury Park Synagogue, which stood in Princess Crescent. Demolished in the 1960s. Founded in 1884 and moved from 20 Portland Road (now Portland Rise) to Princess Crescent nearby in 1934. Moved in again 1960 to its present location in 220 Green Lanes.
Walford Road, named after businessman Herbert Henry Walford, traces its origin to his prosperous endeavors. Born in Arle Bury Park, Alresford, Hampshire in 1835, Herbert married Julia Henrietta Matthews and played a pivotal role in conveying the Walford Road Synagogue to new tru…
Walford Road, named after businessman Herbert Henry Walford, traces its origin to his prosperous endeavors. Born in Arle Bury Park, Alresford, Hampshire in 1835, Herbert married Julia Henrietta Matthews and played a pivotal role in conveying the Walford Road Synagogue to new trustees, ensuring its continued use as a Jewish place of worship. Herbert Henry Walford passed away in 1928, leaving behind a substantial estate and a legacy of philanthropy. The estate, including streets such as Nevill, Clonbrook, Osterley, and Londesborough, was developed and claimed pedigree under the name of Willisford. The naming of streets reflects familial connections and historical ties, with names like Nevill and Arthur (renamed Gunstor Road) stemming from family surnames. Several street names in the area hold connections to titled gentry, such as Osterley Road and Londesborough Road, reflecting estates or titles associated with prominent figures. The Yucatan Bar on the corner of Walford Road and Stoke Newington Road was originally named The Walford. (Thanks @LynRennick for the detailed info!)
This was originally Stoke Newington Synagogue, built in 1903. The congregation succeeded the New Dalston Synagogue. In 1967, it incorporated Dalston Synagogue, which had itself incorporated the North London Synagogue in 1958. It closed in 1976 when the congregation was amalgamat…
This was originally Stoke Newington Synagogue, built in 1903. The congregation succeeded the New Dalston Synagogue. In 1967, it incorporated Dalston Synagogue, which had itself incorporated the North London Synagogue in 1958. It closed in 1976 when the congregation was amalgamated with Hackney Synagogue.
Walford Road Synagogue in 1993. It began as the New Dalston Synagogue at 99 Belgrade Road (then named Wiesbaden Road) in 1912. In 1921, it moved to a former Wesleyan Chapel built in 1865 on Walford Road. Photo by Peter Marshall.
“I was fascinated by the idea of this theatre when I used to live in Stokey (looong after it had gone). It was hard to imagine there'd been a massive Frank Matcham theatre practically at the top of my road! Love the caption (the Old Alex!), and how Yiddish theatre was just total…
“I was fascinated by the idea of this theatre when I used to live in Stokey (looong after it had gone). It was hard to imagine there'd been a massive Frank Matcham theatre practically at the top of my road! Love the caption (the Old Alex!), and how Yiddish theatre was just totally normal, one of the bits of London's melting pot then, but lost to us these days (I'm assuming, at least).” (Lisa Carter)
Digital reconstruction using an archival photo of the Apollo Theatre in Stoke Newington Road when in was a Yiddish cinema catering to the growing Jewish population in the area. The Apollo Picture House at 117 Stoke Newington Road opened in 1913. Renamed the Ambassador and the la…
Digital reconstruction using an archival photo of the Apollo Theatre in Stoke Newington Road when in was a Yiddish cinema catering to the growing Jewish population in the area. The Apollo Picture House at 117 Stoke Newington Road opened in 1913. Renamed the Ambassador and the later Astra Cinema. It closed in 1983 and later converted to a mosque and a restaurant. The rise in the Jewish population in Stoke Newington in the early 20th century, before World War II, was driven by a mix of social, economic, and humanitarian factors. Many Jewish families moved from the overcrowded East End, seeking better living conditions as their economic circumstances improved. Middle-class Jews, including merchants and professionals, were drawn to the area’s more affluent housing, while community infrastructure, such as synagogues, kosher shops, and schools, made it easier to maintain cultural and religious life. The arrival of refugees from Nazi Germany in the 1930s added to this growth. A key development was the construction of Coronation Avenue and Imperial Avenue in 1903 by the Four Per Cent Industrial Dwellings Company, founded by Nathaniel Rothschild to provide affordable housing for Jewish immigrants. Located on Stoke Newington Road and Victorian Road, these well-designed buildings offered improved living conditions and played a central role in making the area a viable alternative to the East End.
Digital reconstruction based on an archival photo of the Apollo Theatre in Stoke Newington Road when in was a Yiddish cinema catering to the growing Jewish population in the area. The Apollo Picture House at 117 Stoke Newington Road opened in 1913. Renamed the Ambassador and the…
Digital reconstruction based on an archival photo of the Apollo Theatre in Stoke Newington Road when in was a Yiddish cinema catering to the growing Jewish population in the area. The Apollo Picture House at 117 Stoke Newington Road opened in 1913. Renamed the Ambassador and the later Astra Cinema. It closed in 1983 and later converted to a mosque and a restaurant. The rise in the Jewish population in Stoke Newington in the early 20th century, before World War II, was driven by a mix of social, economic, and humanitarian factors. Many Jewish families moved from the overcrowded East End, seeking better living conditions as their economic circumstances improved. Middle-class Jews, including merchants and professionals, were drawn to the area’s more affluent housing, while community infrastructure, such as synagogues, kosher shops, and schools, made it easier to maintain cultural and religious life. The arrival of refugees from Nazi Germany in the 1930s added to this growth. A key development was the construction of Coronation Avenue and Imperial Avenue in 1903 by the Four Per Cent Industrial Dwellings Company, founded by Nathaniel Rothschild to provide affordable housing for Jewish immigrants. Located on Stoke Newington Road and Victorian Road, these well-designed buildings offered improved living conditions and played a central role in making the area a viable alternative to the East End.
Tomorrow! Stoke Newington History Talks 25. Reconstruct, Restore, Reimagine: New Perspectives on Stoke Newington’s History Through AI – Amir Dotan Gain fresh insight into Stoke Newington’s past through AI-assisted interpretations of archival images. Stokey: A Jewish Village – Ra…
Tomorrow! Stoke Newington History Talks 25. Reconstruct, Restore, Reimagine: New Perspectives on Stoke Newington’s History Through AI – Amir Dotan
Gain fresh insight into Stoke Newington’s past through AI-assisted interpretations of archival images. Stokey: A Jewish Village – Rachel Kolsky
Trace the journey of Jewish families who moved from London’s East End to Stoke Newington in search of better living conditions—building a vibrant, close-knit community with synagogues, shops, schools, and social services. The History of Phone Numbers in Stoke Newington – Billy Thomas
Journey through Stoke Newington’s telephonic evolution, from exchange names to area codes, and discover how communications technology reshaped everyday life. stokenewingtonhistory.com/stoke-newingto… Recordings will be on YouTube in a couple of weeks.
Walford Road Synagogue began as the New Dalston Synagogue in 1912, initially located at Blanche Hall, a former events venue at 99 Belgrade Road, on the corner of Wordsworth Road. The congregation’s establishment in Stoke Newington reflected the growth of the Jewish community in…
Walford Road Synagogue began as the New Dalston Synagogue in 1912, initially located at Blanche Hall, a former events venue at 99 Belgrade Road, on the corner of Wordsworth Road. The congregation’s establishment in Stoke Newington reflected the growth of the Jewish community in the area, as families moved from the East End to Hackney and Stoke Newington. This original site was destroyed during World War II bombing, and the postwar council housing block known as Belgrade House now stands in its place. In 1921, the synagogue moved to a former Wesleyan chapel on the corner of Walford Road and Nevill Road, a Victorian building dating back to 1865. The chapel was extensively rebuilt in 1932 to better serve its new role as a synagogue, but it still retains elements of its original architectural character. Walford Road Synagogue remains an independent Orthodox congregation.
Thank you to everyone who came this evening to Stoke Newington History Talks number 25. Brilliant talks by Billy Thomas (on the history of Stoke Newington phone numbers) and Rachel Kolsky (on the history of the Jewish community in Stoke Newington). My talk this time offered a gl…
Thank you to everyone who came this evening to Stoke Newington History Talks number 25. Brilliant talks by Billy Thomas (on the history of Stoke Newington phone numbers) and Rachel Kolsky (on the history of the Jewish community in Stoke Newington). My talk this time offered a glimpse of my experiments with AI and images to offer new perspectives on local history. It was great to see so many familiar faces, as always! This evening’s event raised £626 for St Joseph’s Hospice. Recordings of the talks will be posted on YouTube in a couple of weeks. The next event will be in October. See you then!
Two-minute snippet from Rachel Kolsky’s terrific talk yesterday about the history of the Jewish community in Stoke Newington, presented as part of Stoke Newington History Talks number 25. The full recording will be shared soon.
Stokey: A Jewish Village by Rachel Kolsky, presented on 19 June 2025 as part of Stoke Newington History Talks, number 25. Here is a two-minute trailer giving a glimpse of the talk. The full 30-minute video is now available online: https://t.co/b1dP7K9xsF