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LJCC - Guided Walk: Jewish West End and its remarkable hidden history with Stephen Burstin

  • Tuesday 28 October 2014 at 10:30am
at Ivy House .
£15 (pre bookings only)
Join our award-winning guide Stephen Burstin on an enthralling walk of discovery through two districts in the heart of the West End - Soho and Fitzrovia – which are steeped in a hidden history of a vast Jewish community that once lived there:

• Be shocked to learn of the abject poverty that existed among Jews living just a stone's throw from the luxury homes of the ultra rich; 

• Hear about larger than life personalities including the billionaire's daughter who devoted her life to creating happiness among working class girls; the tailor with 10 daughters who turned to running a pub; the London boy winning the highest civilian gallantry medal during the Second World War; and the Hebrew school pupils studying alongside (and making friends with) Soho's red light ladies of the streets; 

• Discover how bitter rivalries split Synagogue congregations and led to new religious movements; 

• Stroll along famous Berwick Street, Dean Street and Frith Street, each offering a host of wonderful stories such as the comical antics of market traders; a kosher restaurant whose most enthusiastic diners were Hollywood stars; the school that was Jewish in all but name; and where the Great Tailors' Strike began 100 years ago involving thousands of Jewish workers. Learn also why a tiny synagogue boasted an astonishing 1,000 congregants. 

Stephen Burstin is an award-winning guide and has been conducting guided tours for 25 years. He specialises in the fascinating history and rich heritage of London's Jewish community and provides an informative and entertaining variety of tours in different districts of the capital while delighting in sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for Jewish London.

All the details, such as the meeting place, will be provided approximately a week prior to the guided walk to all the participants who have booked.

Please note that the tickets are non-refundable.

Ivy House

Ivy House
94-96 North End Road
London
NW11 7SX    (map)

Website: www.ljcc.org.uk

Ivy House, former home of ballerina  Anna Pavlova, now home to the London Jewish Cultural Centre. With over 80 courses a week, a full cultural programme, LJCC FUSION activities for youth and the largest Jewish documentary film archive in Europe.

To join our weekly email list for regular updates on all the courses, events, exhibitions and activities taking place at Ivy House, call 020 8457 5000 or visit www.ljcc.org.uk

London Jewish Cultural Centre

Website: www.ljcc.org.uk