A strong and magnificent pile which commands the attention of all judicious observers, especially the chancel end, which is truly magnificent (Grub Street Journal, 1734). Built and fitted out between 1714 and 1729, St George in the East was one of fifty new churches planned for London, although only twelve were completed.
For more information visit on this building visit www.explorechurches.org/church/st-george-east-shadwell
The East London Central Synagogue is a Hasidic synagogue built in 1922-23 by architect Digby Lewi Solomon. This brick building in the Neo-Classical style still serves as a synagogue.
The Congregation of Jacob Synagogue in London is a synagogue built in 1920-21 by architect Digby Lewi Solomon. This brick building in the Historicist style still serves as a synagogue.
St George's has changed little since 1763, when it was established in the immigrant neighbourhood of Whitechapel by German refugees seeking religious asylum in London and working mainly in the sugar trade.
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