Step into another fascinating part of London’s East End and hear enthralling stories of notable Jewish figures and the places that shaped their journeys.
Discover the tiny synagogue dwarfed on all sides by a Mosque; the pub where the order of the day was lager and a latke; why a monument, dedicated to a King of England, was paid for by the East End’s impoverished Jewish community, and the wine shop that smuggled kosher claret to the mayor of New York during those days of alcohol prohibition.
Learn about the fatal battle between rival Jewish gangs known as the Kosher Nostra; the manic goings-on at Britain’s most famous Yiddish theatre; the day Jews and non-Jews united to stop fascists marching through the Jewish East End and how a Jewish immigrant was the only witness to a Jack the Ripper murder.
Finally, meet several colourful Jewish characters, including the wedding photographer bringing Hollywood to the East End; the Chief Rabbi who ‘saved’ Queen Victoria; the boxer whose greatest match was outside the ring and the Yiddish actress who insisted the show must go on despite bombs falling all around.
There are other fascinating sites to see, stories to hear and interesting personalities to meet on this enthralling walking tour. Come join!
This tour will not depart from JW3; the meeting location will be provided upon booking.