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Northampton Hebrew Congregation

Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Northampton Hebrew Congregation

97 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JW

01604 633345

http://www.northantshc.org/

Historical description

Northampton

The Jewish presence in Northampton probably dates from the Middle Ages. In the 12th century it was one of the largest communities in the country. During the 13th century they were sometimes welcomed, sometimes persecuted and excluded, depending on the rulers and ... Read more