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Sam L. Jacobs

Sep 9, 2025, 3:14 PM

The medieval Jewish cemetery in the City of London

Buried beneath Europe’s largest art centre at the Barbican at the northern edge of the City of London, is an intriguing Jewish mystery. Historical records tell us that the medieval Jewish cemetery, which was left after the expulsion of...

Sep 6, 2025, 2:27 PM

Poor Jews’ Temporary Shelter – London’s East End

Photo: Sam Jacobs This week an important link in the chain of British and Jewish history was commemorated and celebrated. The Board of Deputies unveiled a plaque at 63 Mansell Street in London’s East End. This is the building occupied from...

Jul 22, 2022, 7:32 PM

Jewish Whitechapel in London – echoes and lessons

On the eastern edge of the city of London lies Whitechapel. Since 1656 and the resettlement of Jews in the United Kingdom this has had a Jewish presence. I lead groups walking around the area and each walk is...

Jul 19, 2022, 7:36 PM

Jewish history trail in the City of London

Last week I led a fascinating Jewish history walk from one side of the old Roman city of London to the other. Across the “square mile” as it were. From Newgate to Aldgate, west to east. And on reflection...

About Me

Sam Jacobs is a qualified City of London guide and a specialist in the Jewish history of the City of London and Whitechapel and leads regular walks in the area. In the past he was a Jewish student and Jewish Labour leader in the UK and Europe. He has been in high tech for 40 years and is currently a trustee of two major UK charities on identity and integration.

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