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Northampton Medieval Synagogue

Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Northampton Medieval Synagogue

Sheep St, Northampton NN1 3AH, Royaume-Uni

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