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.

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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.
Brick Lane Mosque
Brick Lane Mosque (formerly at 59 Brick Lane), Brick Lane, Tower Hamlets, London E1
51.5193, -0.0722

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.

Spring/Autumn
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Pleasant walking weather and lively street markets on weekends.
Winter
Nov-Feb · 0-8°C (32-46°F)
Cool and quieter; some market stalls reduce hours.

Weather & Climate near Brick Lane Mosque #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 43 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

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.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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