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A new display of historical artifacts from the Merseyside Jewish Archive can be viewed at the Picton Reading Room on the first level of the Liverpool Central Library in William Brown Street until the end of October. The showcased items range from 1805 to the 2020s, including an ornate membership list for Walnut Street synagogue dating back to 1913.
This exhibition represents the culmination of a collaborative effort between the Merseyside Jewish Representative Council (MJRC) and the Liverpool City Council Libraries Service to organize, document, safeguard, and offer access to additional materials that have accumulated within the community over the past two decades. It also commemorates 50 years since the Jewish community first began depositing documents at the Central Library.
The archive currently houses 400 boxes of documents, records, and photographs, which would reach a height of 200 feet if stacked, showcasing 280 years of Liverpool community history. This year also acknowledges the 150th anniversary of the Board of Guardians (now known as Merseyside Jewish Community Care), which is prominently featured in the display.
Philip Sapiro, the honorary archivist for the community, expressed his delight at being involved in updating the archive, thanks to the dedication of Project Archivist Chloe Smith and the valuable support of the Libraries Service Archives Team Leader Vicki Caren and her team. Sapiro encourages individuals to explore the exhibition and take advantage of the extensive archive resources available. For further details, please contact mjrcarchive@gmail.com
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