Built in 1935 the Hampstead Garden Suburb has been at the heart of the Suburb's large Jewish community for nearly 80 years.

These photos and documents show the development of the Synagogue before the onset of the Second World War, including the building of the original Synagogue.

The purpose-built synagogue opened in 1935 with 70 families as members. However, by 1938 there were some 250 families that were members, making the building too small.