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A sundial above the entrance reads Umbra sumus - "We are shadows.
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London Jamme Masjid
51.5197° N · 0.0722° W|London, England
This building has an interesting life story that reflects the history of immigration into the area. It became a mosque for the local Bangladeshi community in 1976.
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.
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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.
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1743 CEOriginally built in 1743 for use as a Huguenot chapel, it became a s
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.
2000 BCE1 CE2000 CE
1976 CEWith a new influx of Bengali (Bangladeshi) immigrants to the area, t
With a new influx of Bengali (Bangladeshi) immigrants to the area, the building became the Jamme Masjid or Great London Mosque in 1976.
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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.
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" In the predominantly Bengali neighborhood around the mosque, you'll find bagel shops alongside curry houses.
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51.5197° N · 0.0722° WLondon, England