Bevis Marks
Bevis Marks Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in the UK in continuous use. It is located in Aldgate, in the City of London (London, England). The synagogue was built in 1701 and is affiliated with the historic Spanish and Portuguese Jewish communities in London.
In London Labour and the London Poor edition:
Phase 1
London Considered as a Great World. (The Great World of London): "Moreover, the localities of St. Benetfink, and St. Benetsherehog, or even Bevis Marks, in the heart of the City, are as much terra incognita, to the great body of Londoners themselves, as is Lake Tchad in the centre of Africa to all but the Landers or Dr. Barths of our race."
Phase 2
Of the Trades and Localities of the Street-Jews. (Volume 2)
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Coordinates
Latitude: 51.514915900000
Longitude: -0.079058100000
Longitude: -0.079058100000