Greenbank synagogue, liverpool. Visited 2019
History
The foundation stone for Greenbank Drive Synagogue was laid on 14 June 1936 by Baron Tobias Globe attended by the Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, Dr J H Hertz. The building was consecrated on August 15 1937 and opened by Professor Henry Cohen (a member of the congregation and later Lord Cohen of Birkenhead).
The basement area of the building was originally used as a youth centre and the synagogue had its own scout troop (the 22nd Wavertree).
During the blitz in 1941 Greenbank Drive Synagogue was used as a reception centre for bombed out families in Liverpool and held a non-Jewish service at Christmas. It was also used as a social centre during the war by American Jewish GIs stationed at an air base in Burtonwood, Warrington.
After the war they presented a plaque to the congregation (displayed in the entrance hall). In May 1959 a burglar started a fire that destroyed the Ark and Torah scrolls and part of the roof structure. The building was subsequently restored by the original firm of architects at a cost of £50,000 and re-consecrated in 1961.
Due to increasing competition the youth centre closed at this time. A further fire occurred in two first floor offices behind the ladies' gallery in 1965 but damage was confined to the former areas. The building ceased active use on January 5 2008.
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Barely any vandalism. Yo do find some good ones, who was living in the caravan?
Yes very little vandalism, though I believe the building has now been visited by goontubers and others who have caused more damage. I’m not sure about the caravan, it was locked up but with personal effects inside.
Hmm, if they want to do videos.. then OK.., but no need to smash the places up. It makes me sick.
I've only been in one synagogue in the Netherlands what was abandoned for years, but is back in use now. I guess we don't have a huge number in the UK. This one could be re-purposed for various things as plenty of churches have been, but it's going to cost a lot.
Yes it’s a listed building so it can’t be knocked down. Developers seem scared of taking listed buildings on