This will be of interest to institutions as well as individuals: The Museum of London is offering online courses on the care, conservation and preservation of collections and artifacts. Sounds like a valuable opportunity! From the Museum’s web site: Conservators … continue reading →
The 20th century artist (and rabbi) David Hillman (1894-1974) created richly elaborate stained glass windows for a number of synagogues in the UK, including St. Albans United Synagogue, the Synagogue in St. Johns Wood, London; the Central Synagogue, London; … continue reading →
The planned demolition of the 1950s Manchester Reform synagogue as part of a multi-million pound commercial development scheme raises questions about the purpose, symbolism (and perceived value) of Jewish built heritage. The Manchester Evening News runs a story … continue reading →
The historic Deane Road Jewish cemetery in Liverpool, UK, has undergone a strange form of vandalism that frankly we have not been aware of before — someone stole grass turf from atop a number of graves. Aaron Cole in the … continue reading →
An update to our post about the vandalism in the Jewish cemetery in Manchester, England. Police have detained and questioned two 13-year-old boys about the attack. Two boys aged 13 were questioned on suspicion of committing a racially-aggravated public order … continue reading →
