About
Historic Jewish Hampshire aims to showcase the often overlooked Jewish historical sites of Hampshire. We invite local historians and students, Hampshire residents, and those with an interest in Jewish history to explore our page to discover the sites and stories of those who passed through the county.
The map features both tangible sites which are open for visitors, such as synagogues and museums, and intangible sites which no longer exist today, but hold memories of Jewish life in Hampshire. We hope that the descriptions and media gathered here will make the sites more accessible and enable visitors to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish history in Hampshire.
Contributors
This project is a collaboration between The Parkes Institute of Jewish/Non-Jewish Relations, and the Digital Humanities department, both based at the University of Southampton.
The project was created and led by Immy Tozer, Outreach Fellow for the Parkes Institute 2024/25 and PhD History candidate. Many thanks go to the Director of the Parkes Institute, Neil Gregor, and fellow Outreach Fellows 2024/25, Maddie Walch, Anoushka Alexander-Rose, and Charlie Knight for their guidance and support of this project.
Many thanks also go to James Baker, Director of Digital Humanities, for his expertise in creating a digital space to showcase Hampshire’s Jewish history. This map was created by Jay McGowan-Gardener, Digital Humanities and Parkes Intern, and MSc Maritime Archaeology student.
Collaboration
This is a collaborative site. We are looking for suggestions for new locations to add to the map, or any images you have of the sites currently displayed. You will be credited for your contributions and suggestions. Please contact the Parkes Institute at parkes@soton.ac.uk, with the subject line ‘Historic Jewish Hampshire Contribution’. We look forward to seeing them and expanding the site further.