Old Leeds Medical School - In the early 1930's a quarter of all its students were Jews
Window originally in Belgrave Street Synagogue, now in situ in current UHC Synagogue
New Briggate Synagogue presentation to Mr Angel
Plaque on site of first Leeds synagogue, in Merrion Centre.
Herman Friend, pioneer of the Leeds tailoring industry
Detail of plaque on Jewish Tailors' Union Building (1910)
The entrance to Commercial Court where the first Jewish marriage in Leeds took place in June 1842
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The eminent historian of Leeds Jewish history, Murray Freedman has written a history and trail of Jewish Leeds, and details its history from small beginnings in the early 19th century, to its height as one of the leading Anglo-Jewish communities. While Leeds has declined from its pre-War importance, it is still a leading Jewish center in England out-side of London and Manchester. Read More
