Jewish Cemeteries of Devon by Helen Fry
A guide to burials in the five Jewish cemeteries of Plymouth, Exeter, and Torquay &
Paignton
A catalogue of over 1,600 people buried in five Jewish cemeteries, dating from the mid-1700s onwards:
- the old burial ground in Magdalen Street, Exeter
- Exwick Jewish cemetery, Exeter
- Colney End Road in Paignton
- The Hoe Jewish cemetery, Plymouth
- Gifford Place Jewish cemetery, Plymouth
Each section includes a brief introduction to the history of the cemetery and a small number of photographs. It is a helpful resource for family historians and Jewish genealogists searching for Jewish roots and ancestors in Devon.
- Forthcoming in July 2013: A History of the Exeter Jewish Community
- Forthcoming in October 2014: A History of the Jews of Plymouth
For further information on Helen’s books, see www.helen-fry.com
