Princes Road Synagogue

Princes Road Synagogue is a Victorian-era synagogue on Princes Road in the Toxteth district of Liverpool, England. It was completed in 1874 and designed by the Audsley brothers in an ornate Moorish Revival style.

The building is recognised as an important and well-preserved example of 19th century synagogue architecture, with distinctive exterior towers and a richly decorated interior. Although it serves a reduced congregation compared with the 19th century, the synagogue is open for special visits and architectural interest.

Constructed to serve Liverpool’s substantial 19th century Jewish community, the synagogue has been maintained as part of the city’s architectural heritage. Its location on Princes Road places it within a Victorian residential area noted for listed buildings.

The synagogue is in the Toxteth area, within walking distance of Liverpool city centre and accessible by local public transport.

• Architecture and date: Built in 1874 to the designs of architects W. and G. Audsley, it is a high-quality example of Victorian Moorish Revival synagogue architecture.
• Heritage status: Protected as a listed building, the synagogue is noted for its richly decorated interior including polychrome brickwork and stained glass.