London Jamme Masjid, London
The London Jamme Masjid has a remarkably diverse religious history.
Another view of the Fournier Street side.
Doors on the Fournier Street side.
The Brick Lane side.
Roofline on the Brick Lane side.
Bilingual Brick Lane sign on the side of the mosque.
The London Jamme Masjid, located in the Spitalfields neighborhood of London, is housed in a building with a life story that reflects the history of immigration into the area.
History
Originally built in 1743 for use as a Huguenot chapel, it became a synagogue in the 19th century, and then was used as a Methodist chapel in the early 20th century.
With a new influx of Bengali (Bangladeshi) immigrants to the area, the building became the Jamme Masjid or Great London Mosque in 1976.
What to See
A sundial above the entrance reads Umbra sumus - "We are shadows."
In the predominantly Bengali neighborhood around the mosque, you'll find bagel shops alongside curry houses.
On Sunday, the bustling Brick Lane Market sells various bric-a-brac alongside Asian spices and sari silks.
Location Map
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Quick Facts
| Names: | London Jamme Masjid; Brick Lane Jamme Masjid; Great London Mosque |
| Type of site: | Mosque |
| Date: | Built 1743; founded as a mosque 1976 |
| Address: | 59 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1, England |
| Phone: | 020 7247 6052 |
| Tube: | Liverpool St. or Aldgate East |
More Information
- The London Jamme Masjid Trust - Charity Commission for England and Wales
