And the Walls Sang
€14.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9781835744284 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Olga Swan |
| Publisher | The Book Guild Ltd |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 300 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.312 |
| Publishing Date | 28/05/2026 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €14.06 |
| Tax | €0.84 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €14.90 |
| Availability | 8 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
Spanning three centuries, this vivid narrative explores the rise of Birmingham’s Jewish community through the lens of its magnificent Grade II* listed Singers Hill Synagogue, built in 1856. From the early Jewish families of the seventeenth century to the industrious artisans and entrepreneurs of the Victorian era, the book uncovers a world of tailors, jewellers, cinema pioneers and renowned professionals who helped to shape the city’s character. Woven throughout is the author’s own family story: a grandfather’s journey from Lithuania, a marriage forged at Singers Hill, and childhood memories of the demanding Victorian Hebrew School. A rich portrait of a community and a city transformed – and of the places and people whose stories deserve to be remembered.