Brick Lane Mosque
Mosque Historic East London mosque, former synagogue and church
Brick Lane Mosque occupies a converted building in east London’s Spitalfields, having served as chapel, synagogue and mosque. Visitors come for Brick Lane’s curry houses, street art, Sunday market and the layered immigrant history surrounding the building.
The Brick Lane Mosque (often called the London Jamme Masjid or Old Brick Lane Mosque) is a historic place of worship on Brick Lane in Spitalfields, east London. The building has been used by successive communities since the 18th century and today functions as a mosque serving local Muslim congregations.
The site is notable for its sequence of uses by Huguenot Protestants, Methodists, Jewish worshippers and Muslim congregations, reflecting demographic change in the area. The immediate surroundings offer street art, markets and restaurants rather than large-scale visitor facilities.
The building originated as a place of Christian worship in the 18th century and later became a synagogue before its conversion to a mosque in the 20th century; it has been maintained as an active house of worship throughout these changes. Management and access follow religious practice, so public visiting is restricted around prayer times and respectful behaviour is expected.
The mosque stands in the Spitalfields neighbourhood of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, within walking distance of Aldgate East, Liverpool Street and Shoreditch transport hubs. The setting is urban and well connected by public transport.
- Layered religious history: The building has served as a Huguenot chapel, a Methodist chapel, a synagogue and, since the 20th century, a mosque; the sequence reflects the changing communities of Spitalfields.
- Location context: Located on Brick Lane in the Spitalfields area of Tower Hamlets, east London, it sits within a neighbourhood known for Bangladeshi community life and curry restaurants.
How to Get to Brick Lane Mosque #
Take the London Overground to Shoreditch High Street (a short walk) or Aldgate East / Shoreditch High Street on the Underground (District, Hammersmith & City, and Overground lines); Brick Lane is a short walk from these stations.
Tips for Visiting Brick Lane Mosque #
- Visit early Sunday morning to watch the neighbourhood's layered worship - mosque, synagogue, and churches have coexisted on Brick Lane for centuries.
- Respect local customs: remove shoes when entering and dress modestly; photography inside during prayer times is discouraged.
Best Time to Visit Brick Lane Mosque #
Weekends offer the liveliest street scene around Brick Lane; early mornings provide the calmest time to visit places of worship.
Weather & Climate near Brick Lane Mosque #
Brick Lane Mosque's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (633 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.