Oldest synagogue in the UK is threatened by new office development

Oldest synagogue in the UK is threatened by new office development

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Interactive Video

Architecture, Religious Studies, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the potential impact of modern development plans on the historic Bevis Marks Synagogue. Proposals for new office blocks threaten to obscure natural light, crucial for Jewish worship, potentially leading to the synagogue's closure. The synagogue holds cultural and historical significance, with generations of families having married there. The City of London Corporation considers all planning matters before decisions, balancing economic growth with heritage preservation.

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