Conservation Area (CA)
Brunswick Town CA
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0092
Description
Originally built as a gymnasium in 1883 by George Fuller, it was converted to a Synagogue in 1929-30 by Marcus Glass. The stained glass is by local firm Cox & Barnard. It displays an unusual architectural style, reminiscent of Viennese Jugendstil. Main elevation housed beneath shallow-arch; a further shallow archway with Hebrew Inscriptions surrounds the main entrance, which comprises paired doors with tripartite six-light window above. Source: Antram & Pevsner 2013, Middleton 2002
A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest
ii. A good quality example of an unusual architectural style for the area, reminiscent of Viennese Jugendstil
iv. A work by national architect Marcus K. Glass, a Jewish architect known for his designs for synagogues. This example has similarities to other designs by Glass, such as Ryhope Road in Sunderland (grade II listed) and the Clapton Federation Synagogue, East London, although the use of render reflects its locality
C. Townscape Interest
i. Within the Brunswick Town conservation area, the building is atypical of the area due to its use and architectural style
F. Intactness
i. Glass’ design remains largely intact
Date of Inclusion
Pre-2015
