Leicester Jewish cemetery?

[lesleyhannah]

Does anyone know whether there was a separate Jewish cemetery in or near Leicester in the 19th century. If not, where were  Jewish people buried?

I know there was a Jewish community in the city, but don't know anything about it, so any information will be gratefully received.

Thank you.

[sem73]

Hi there

http://www.jewishgen.org/JCR-UK/ might help.....

Sarah

[quidditch seeker]

I know there is a part of Gilroes Cemetery on Groby Road, that is just for Jewish graves. If you walk through the main gates, (I can't remember how far in it is), on the right there is an uphill foot path that is partially hidden by hedges. Go up the path, and you will find Jewish graves. I can't tell you how far back they date. I found it by accident about 15 years ago......was being nosey, and thought I wonder what's up here.

[lesleyhannah]

That's very helpful - I'll see if there's been any indexing of the graves there - I don't know Leicester, so I'm grateful for the help.
Lesley

[nanny jan]

Hi,

According to "Jewish  Heritage in England"  the Jewish section opened in 1902; first internment was of Nina Rosina Berger 18 July 1902 (South west corner, row S1).

Jewish sections are S, SX, SN and are in the south east corner.

Hope that helps,


Nanny Jan

[Mike from Leicester]

Greeting’s …Folks

Gilroes Cemetery / Crematory did  not open till 1902.

All records of the Internments are held solely by the Leicester City Council.

Contact : ~

Leicester City Council.
Bereavement Services Manager
New Walk Centre
Welford Place
Leicester
LE1 6ZG

Telephone (U.K.): 0116 252 7382/7383

Fax (U.K): 0116 222 8706

E-Mail: cemeteries@leicester.gov.uk

Saffron Hill Cemetery also has a Jewish Section
But this did not open till 1934.

MIKE.

[lesleyhannah]

Thank you both - I wasn't having any luck finding a CD, but you've saved me the trouble. I was looking for an earlier 1889 ancestor that isn't in Welford Road (I've bought those CDs). It was a last ditch try (no proof he was - or wasn't - Jewish, just a longshot, as the name apparently could have been).

Seems like the family died without gravestones, which doesn't really surprise me. Mind you, there was a Jewish community in the city earlier than 1900, so I wonder where they were interred, if not at Welford Rd?

Thanks for all the help, it is appreciated and useful.
Lesley

[nanny jan]

Perhaps the Leicester Synagogue could advise you?


Nanny Jan

[lesleyhannah]

I wrote to them Nannyjan, but they didn't get back. I think I've come to the end of the road with this one - a lesson for others - ask the questions while there are still people alive who could answer them!
Lesley