ABANDONED SYNAGOGUE (Liverpool)

Nice find on a Sunday morning in Liverpool, braved it alone once again, was a straight forward explore, sorry for the distressed look on my face on the intro I just cut my back :( just in case you was wondering paul haha I / 007vauxhall didn't talk to much in the video as I was anxious that there may be people in here and it echoed a lot. Hope you`s enjoy, this is one of my best finds.
The now abandoned building was constructed in 1936 and was used by an active congregation until 2007 when the synagogue finally closed its doors. Greenbank originally gained its listed status in 1983 however this was upgraded to Grade II* status shortly after its closure in 2008 and has been on the ‘at risk’ register since 2010. It is hoped the repairs will secure its long-term future and help find a new use for it however until then the building sits empty in a derelict state.
Designed by architect Alfred Ernest Shennan and consecrated on August 15,1937, this synagogue became a refuge for homeless families in the Blitz.
The art deco design directly reflects Swedish architectural influences, both in the exterior of the building, which is clearly inspired by the late fruition of the Swedish national romantic style, and in its interior, which draws on contemporary Swedish functionalism. In consequence, Greenbank stands alone as a synagogue which is really significant in terms of the progressive architecture of its time. Although clearly not ‘international modern’, it was a genuine attempt at a new architecture appropriate for a modern synagogue, and succeeds in these terms.
Greenbank Drive Synagogue is architecturally by far the most important and innovatory 20th-century synagogue in England and is the finest surviving synagogue in Europe dating from the inter-war period. It also has important socio-historic significance as representing a last late optimistic cultural expression of European Jewry before the holocaust.

[@B4UGoClickMe]

Tracy thankyou for a trip down memory lane. As a kid in the 1950s, I attended services here in this magnificent Bauhaus, international style building. At that time the Jewish community in Liverpool numbered about 8,000 - 10,000. Nowadays it is less than 2,000. I was 19 when I left Liverpool in 1966. Since 1970 I have lived in Israel. I think that the Liverpool City Council should preserve this building by converting it into flats for the homeless. That way, it's legacy would be to serve the wider community.

[@sharonmullins1957]

Incredible inside. Takes your breath away. Such sadness I feel for these abandoned buildings, that have just been left to rot. Thanks for adding the history, so interesting!

[@TracyExplores]

Sharon Mullins thanks Sharon

[@ABritInThePhilippines]

Another great share Tracy, that's a nice building there and am surprised nobody has bought it and done it up.. love your accent by the way, keep up the good work... Carl

[@TracyExplores]

Carl The Brit in The Philippines thanks Carl that's so nice of you to say, it was given a grant not that long ago but got left again, as far as I'm aware there's no buyer for it which is a shame as it's a beautiful building. Thanks for watching :)

[@ABritInThePhilippines]

Tracy Explores You see empty buildings and houses all the time, but not always as nice as this one, and then you hear of all the people out there with nowhere to live, crazy world we live in Tracy, i will look forward to your next video... Carl

[@TracyExplores]

Carl The Brit in The Philippines you couldn't of said it any better, loads of homeless people, the irony is this was once a shelter.

[@rwilly]

A church/synagogue is one of the few places I have not yet explored. Great find! Thanks for taking us with you!

[@TracyExplores]

R Willy thank you 🙂 it's an amazing place.

[@richardpreston7852]

Amazing place Tracy watch that glass hope you did not cut yourself looked enormous inside thanks for sharing it with us liked the leather you looked good take care

[@TracyExplores]

Richard Preston thanks Richard, I did cut myself but I should look were I'm going. Thank you for the nice comment 😊

[@theexodusproject6212]

Nice find, sad to see an abandoned Synagogue, it's like that here too, most have returned home ,sort of a second Exodus.

[@WyeExplorer]

Fantastic find Tracey. I just checked it out...near Sefton park. Like you I enjoyed the time zone clocks. Interesting stuff! The building mind would make a great venue if it were closer to the city center. I remember the Quadrant Park back in the day......all them people hanging over the balcony. A congregation of a different kind. All the best there and god - I mean good going. Mark.

[@TracyExplores]

Wye Explorer thank you Mark for your kind comment, there was so many interesting finds there I wish I'd filmed more, such an amazing place.

[@WyeExplorer]

Tracy Explores It looked interesting Tracey...a pleasure to comment as always on this great channel. Mark.

[@alisonlee3314]

Recently discovered you Tracy. I had no idea Liverpool is as beautiful. Thank you also for the history of these places x

[@TracyExplores]

Thanks Alison yes Liverpool has many wonderful places x

[@karen4you]

New subscriber. I do hope this place is restored, it is fabulous.

[@TracyExplores]

karen4you thank you Karen it's much appreciated:)

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Beautiful architecture and great history Tracy! Hope the cut on your back wasn't too severe. Thank you for the wonderful tour. Take care, Ossie

[@TracyExplores]

Ossie Weinert thanks Ossie, I will survive you know what I'm like miss accident prone haha, yes it's a beautiful building I'm really lucky to of seen it before they renovate it.

[@buddy8225]

Very brave to go in there by yourself, but very cautious about being quite. Who knows what or who looks inside. Again great video. Beautiful old building. Love to see it in its hayday. :)

[@Kezzz]

Sick explore Tracy, you're so brave going in by yourself aha!

[@TracyExplores]

Kez thanks :) I know crazy aren't I , I'm lucky I've not bumped into any weirdos or hurt myself 🙈

[@houseofbaboshka6456]

I was just thinking the same. Nice one Tracy :)

[@InfamousCrimeLocations]

Wonderful! ! Almost to 1,000 Tracy! So happy for you

[@TracyExplores]

Harmin vlogs ahh thank you means a lot that :)

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

What an incredible place!!! Such an awesome find Tracy!!!(: Loved reading about the history of it! Thanks for sharing!! The giant church room with all the chairs and benches was very creepy!! Reminded me of 28 days later or something haha!! Great video as always!! 😊

[@TracyExplores]

Urban Exploring With Kappy Thanks Kappy :) I love that film, I loved this place was awesome to explore not been to anything like this , thank you for your great comment .

[@markbunn8576]

Fantastic explore, Tracy! It's a huge place on the inside. I love the windows. I hope they can restore it!

[@TracyExplores]

History Rambler Mark thanks Mark , this place I believe has already had a cash injection and nothing's been done so I doubt Liverpool council will give it more, no one wants to buy it. Sad really.

[@upalevelproductions]

top video as always Tracy. Great location, glad to hear it's listed and they cant pull it down. I really like the way you have captured the atmosphere of a solo explorer in this video 👍

[@TracyExplores]

upalevel productions thank you that's so nice , was one of my favourites :)

[@ExploringwithHunter]

Great video and find!!! Pretty good shape over all considering. Great view from the 2nd floor.

[@TracyExplores]

Exploring with Hunter cheers ye I found this by pure luck was a great find one of my favourites :)

[@ExploreWithUs]

Awesome explore, that place was massive!

[@TracyExplores]

Explore With Us thank you, yes was huge :)

[@user-s1o3nr532]

Another fascinating tour of an interesting building - thank you

[@TracyExplores]

C Wilkinson thank you 😊

[@bettyluckey9497]

Awesome find, Tracy. The info in the description helped to enjoy the history of this fab bldg... Good Job, Tracy!, Lone Warrioress of abandoned places.. Hope You're doing better. Do be careful. c:

[@TracyExplores]

Betty Luckey thanks Betty that was a nice comment I'm loving the warrioress haha

[@RenoScruggs]

Hi Tracy I like your videos a lot. I'm a new subscriber I found out about you from the Woodworking Junkie. I like exploring videos the old houses and stuff. Keep them coming !

[@TracyExplores]

steven reno thanks Steven I really appreciate the nice comment :)

[@exploringwithlarry4140]

very cool experience in such a large building

[@TracyExplores]

Exploring With Larry thanks Larry, I counted 11 staircases haha.

[@BadgerBotherer1]

Beautiful building, inside and out. I gave you your 100th 'like'!

[@TracyExplores]

BadgerBotherer1 ahh thank you 😊

[@007vauxhall]

I did wonder about the worried look...haha...good explore that Tracy, enjoyed it..what a great building. :-)

[@TracyExplores]

007vauxhall thanks Paul I did think will the facial expression be ok for you haha I just dunno why I do it 😂

[@breakingtoast2255]

this has history it should be preserved a very sad history

[@TracyExplores]

Breaking good I know I totally agree Liverpool council should be ashamed letting a listed building crumble it's beautiful inside too.

[@patriciaoakes8689]

fabulous building.,shame its neglected.x

[@TracyExplores]

Patricia Oakes thanks Patricia, it's a beautiful building. Nice there's no graffiti.

[@eldorkpistolero1555]

Muslims didn't vandalize it awesomeness!

[@thefleps7117]

Always find some incredible places, great exploration, greetings!!

[@TracyExplores]

TheFleps thanks :)

[@Maxdekriek]

i never new a synagogue was so different on the inside than a church !! verry nice video and i also like that you have so mutch info about the place!!! keep up the good work and greetsz from holland, max...

[@TracyExplores]

Apepiloot Max de kriek thank you, yes I was surprised too at the difference, thanks for your kind comment:)

[@ChunksAway]

nice video Tracy. Thanks for sharing

[@TracyExplores]

Steve Foster thanks Steve :)

[@BGPFilmsUrbanExploring]

Nice explore as always Tracy :) Watched the whole Video!

[@TracyExplores]

BGP Films - Urban Exploring cheers, how mad me finding a safe just after you's haha one of the ones here was locked though, thanks for watching.

[@BGPFilmsUrbanExploring]

Haha you'll find out next upload even more odd. Np Tracy

[@jvatell6111]

What a great find the clock in the entrance way. I have never seen that before in any video or in person. I am so happy I ran across your channel today. I enjoy them very much :) If I may make a suggestion; Use your maps or compass if you have a smartphone and take a reading of what direction you are facing. If you get lost inside, pull it up and it will guide you in what way to go, which will be the opposite you were facing going inside. I hope that suggestion helps.

[@TracyExplores]

J Vatell thank you for your lovely comment it means a lot, I really liked them clocks too, good tip for the compass will definitely do that next time 😊

[@Kristjan519]

Interesting building. Good job as always.

[@TracyExplores]

Exploring with E.T. Thank you 😊

[@fordessexv6]

Great video Tracy, very brave to go in on your own, but definitely worth it :)

[@TracyExplores]

Stephen S thanks Stephen , a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do and it was go alone or not, but yes was definitely worth it, I would like to go back look round properly as there was loads of cool stuff there. Thanks for watching :)

[@ExplorationUnknown]

Love it you find some amazing places. Hopefully i will get a chance to explore some places in Europe some day. Keep up the awesomeness!!

[@TracyExplores]

Exploration Unknown thank you so much, I know wouldn't it be great to go travelling and see all of these amazing places

[@ExplorationUnknown]

Tracy Explores Absolutely.

[@CuracaoLife]

That place is beautiful! You are very brave to explore alone ;)

[@TracyExplores]

Curacao Life [Urban Explorations] thank you 😊

[@Allenrobinson9]

awesome place! Awesome Job! I WANT MORE!

[@TracyExplores]

The WoodWorking Junkie haha don't worry there's more to come and thank you 🙂

[@eldorkpistolero1555]

I'm subbing to ur channel wood working junkie

[@ExploringwithJoseCalifornia]

Beautiful location, great video

[@TracyExplores]

Exploring with Jose thank you Jose:)

[@stormkronic2468]

your videos get better and better with each release. awesomely amazing, wish I could be in there exploring this abandoned building. I can´t wait for your next video :D

[@TracyExplores]

stormkronic ahh thank you that's so nice of you to say, glad you enjoy them :)

[@eldorkpistolero1555]

all of her fans wished we were there we would probably hit on her too shes great looking, and and she would be like nope but thanks for the compliment

[@TracyExplores]

the vein slayer haha you're so funny, I'd love people to explore with me but got no one :(

[@eldorkpistolero1555]

I'm sorry, I'd explore with you but I'm in America.

[@TracyExplores]

the vein slayer that sucks :(

[@TheEntertainmentsOnMe]

great video I am Jewish myself and still follow the the talmud I remember going there back in the day. cool video I will follow you.

[@TracyExplores]

David hughesberg how interesting have you been to this particular synagogue? It's a beautiful place. Thank you for your kind comment:)

[@TheEntertainmentsOnMe]

Tracy Explores , I no nwh very well I live in Denbighshire and often wander around with the dog he don't like the cinder track either between the mental and the sports field.

[@TracyExplores]

David hughesberg been to Denbigh loads, the haunted cinder track ? It's very spooky there.

[@TheCavale40]

how fascinating is this?! this synagogue looks as though it would have been quite orthodox, with men and women sitting separately. far fewer people attend nowadays. great find and very brave you are!☺

[@TracyExplores]

TheCavale40 thank you, yes it was a very fascinating place :)

[@eldorkpistolero1555]

sexy British bird on a great abandoned tour

[@TracyExplores]

the vein slayer why thank you 🙂

[@eldorkpistolero1555]

Your welcome

[@zalindan.6350]

Another great job and so sad that people feel the need to bash and destroy.

[@TracyExplores]

Zalinda McKay thank you and yes it's very sad, they ruin it for everyone.

[@KingOfBongoo]

Saw that place on google when I was looking for places in Liverpool lol, it looks so good on your vid! You should try going to the Tobacco Warehouse, that place looked huge! Great video anyway, your channel is doing so well! :)

[@TracyExplores]

King Of Bongo- Urban Exploring thank you, I only found it few days ago it's huge inside still in really good condition , I will look into that tobacco place 👍🏼

[@MissKatrin]

A good channel should always be only good comments I wish you all the best, my wonderful friend Our like # 74

[@MatzeTheExplorer]

Hello Tracy, very nice video!! greetings from Germany Matze

[@TracyExplores]

MATZE THE EXPLORER thank you Matze :)

[@MikhailLiakhovskiy]

I watched your video. Thank you. A good story

[@TracyExplores]

Mikhail Liakhovskiy thank you 😊

[@roxyhaze6955]

you beat all the male explorer going alone, this place be awesome to turn it into something

[@ominoustoilet7468]

I love your accent :D you have such a calming voice and you cover really awesome places, I've subbed!

[@TracyExplores]

Ominous Toilet thank you 😊 that so sweet

[@Ayveh]

Place is beautiful!

[@TracyExplores]

Expl0re Life thank you 🙂

[@cocojo242]

Great video, loved it 👍

[@TracyExplores]

Coco Jo thank you :)

[@samorayee420]

Teresa HalbAmazing video i love it thank you

[@TracyExplores]

Nekon Samorayee thank you :)

[@ryansolomon5083]

Hey this is the same building Urbex Paranormal explored when he had an uneasy feeling.He felt as if he wasn't alone and he kept on hearing a lot of weird sounds so he made his way out of there fast,he went in alone at night by the way 👻😱

[@TracyExplores]

Ryan Solomon ye he often goes to places I've been the moron that he is. I thought it felt ok myself

[@Angieqdi]

wow looks scary ! great footage

[@TracyExplores]

Angie Vision thank you :) ye was bit scary on my own

[@CJUrbex]

looks an awesome place tracy :)

[@TracyExplores]

CJ Urbex thanks :)

[@deskennett4808]

Tracy you really do have some fantastic videos

[@JohnyParanormal]

Nice one ! well done :)

[@TracyExplores]

Johny Ghost and Urban exploration adventures thanks johny, you not got any explores coming up?

[@JohnyParanormal]

Tracy Explores yey a few , I still got to go through all the Masonic footage and listen for Evp wich I hadn't done yet ...I can be lazy but but just moved back to the beach and spending heaps of time with my kids :)

[@ExploringWithHarry]

Very nice video Tracy, you have grown loads since I last looked haha :)

[@TracyExplores]

Haz Muller haha I have a little

[@TracyExplores]

Haz Muller thank you 😊

[@UrbexDane]

Amazing building Tracy. Did you cut yourself on that door?

[@thedeadzone9236]

Amazing find

[@TracyExplores]

Urbx USA thank you 😊

[@mayorip]

brilliant find that :)

[@TracyExplores]

mayorip thank you :)

[@XaltheaXunderdoseX]

Amazing building and video even though I did spend pretty much all of it waiting for zombies 🙈

[@TracyExplores]

XaltheaXunderdoseX Hahahaha Im a zombie fan but wouldn’t wanna bump in to one 😂😂😂

[@XaltheaXunderdoseX]

Tracy Explores I'm absolutely petrified of zombies haha. Have you ever stumbled across somebody while looking?

[@jamiecurran3544]

That place is awesome!😁✌

[@TracyExplores]

Thank you for all your kind comments

[@ultimos5]

exploring with nekos hey cool video, good job

[@TracyExplores]

exploring with nekos thank you 😊

[@oldfarmshow]

Thank you for the video

[@TracyExplores]

Old Farm Show thank you for watching 🙂

[@RobCharles1981]

Great Video Tracy x

[@TracyExplores]

RobCharles1981 thanks rob 🙂 x

[@RobCharles1981]

Your Welcome x

[@nickburton100]

Whereabouts is this? I like synagogues but they are often closed due to security? am visiting Liverpool shortly.

[@alanratcliffe7714]

Great video Tracy, maybe you should take someone with you in future, safer for you,

[@paulcaswell2813]

How can anyone desecrate the Ark by putting newspapers and LPs in it. Disused the building may be, but that was just nasty by whoever did it. :-(. And the Siddurim should have been removed, not just left in cardboard boxes for anyone to desecrate.

[@bazmully]

you do such through explore,and by yourself.what camera do you use.why i ask is there so crisp.

[@LostAdventureHunting]

Amazing Video 👍

[@TracyExplores]

Lost Adventure Hunting thank you :)

[@Takiany]

Almost 1000 Subscribers! 😊

[@bowstarchannel]

wow wonderful video

[@TracyExplores]

Bowstar Crowe thank you 😊

[@maggardyful]

Love the jacket!

[@tarotbyamber7233]

How many synagogues are there in Liverpool now?

[@Polemodrome]

It's the first time I see the inside of a synagogue... Very interesting! The big hall reminds more a law court room than a place dedicated to a cult. Eerie. With Liverpool cutting bridge with its industrial past and slowly getting gentrified, I figured that richer jews would settle in to replace the departing ones... That's not the case apparently.

[@TracyExplores]

Ziusudra I hope you liked what you seen and yes I thought it was more like a courtroom , thank you for your comment and for watching :)

[@paulcaswell2813]

@@TracyExplores Classic synagogue layout: the Bimah (reading platform) right in the middle of the building, from which services would have been given. At the East End is the Ark, in which the Torah Scrolls (scrolls containing the first five books of the Tanakh (Old Testament) would have been kept: these would have been the synagogue's 'Holy of Holies'. A very typical large Orthodox example: men and boys on the ground floor, women in the gallery. A great tragedy to see the building in this state.

[@jaym-bu3cr]

Nice building

[@cornishnige]

another awesome video

[@ExploringWithLucy]

Great video! did you go on your own?

[@TracyExplores]

Exploring With Lucy thanks Lucy yes I was supposed to go with my friend but she was hungover so went alone.

[@ExploringWithLucy]

Tracy Explores that's crazy! Respect for that :)

[@SoCalUrbex74]

This inside look similar to the British Parliament.

[@TracyExplores]

TEMPLEKING1974 oh ye does doesn't it haha

[@Virus_In_Lullaby]

my friend went here a couple weeks ago

[@TracyExplores]

Escape The Wild cool

[@kcvids816]

Great video Tracy! I think it's amazing how big that place is inside. Did you have to travel very far to see it?

[@TracyExplores]

KCVids816 there was more to see but I got lost inside couldn't find my way out it's like a maze so I just left when I could, it's only a 20 minute drive from my house:) thanks for your comment 🙂

[@trishanne64]

Really interesting :) it is huge !!! I don't think I'd like to walk round alone ,,but I'm glad you have the bottle to do so :)

[@Starfre77ExploresExperience]

Amazing Video. Is this place to be demolished..

[@TracyExplores]

starfre77 no it's a protected building they're not allowed to touch the structure:)

[@Starfre77ExploresExperience]

and yet the vandals has smashed windows and glass inside..

[@alastairstevenson575]

where in Liverpool was that synagogue please?

[@B4UGoClickMe]

Greenbank Drive near the junction of Ullet Road and Smithdown Road, leading to one of the entrances of Sefton Park.

[@jimkey920]

What a pity. It would make an excellent Church or auditorium/ If they kept the grass cut and the placed cleaned up there would be much less vandalism. the value is plummeting!

[@TracyExplores]

Jim Key it's badly smashed up now unfortunately:(

[@stevendouglas3860]

Love these videos Tracey, can I join your Camera / crew to film

[@anthonywalsh7613]

Sadly I've heard this area is earmarked 4 development

[@ExploringWithTom6]

Tracy how do you get in LOL

[@bublil123bul6]

I em a rabbi I would rely wanted the sinagog shuld be recovered how you and I culd starting??

[@lavinolavino3967]

👍

[@TracyExplores]

Lavino Lavino still in good condition considering it's been empty for a while, nice to see no graffiti:)

[@edwardsullivan8041]

What happened to the People who used to Worship here..?! The Synagogue was Vandalized...!? Tragic...!

[@ryansolomon5083]

When a guy explores a haunted building alone day or night,people always say things like "dude you must have some pretty big balls to do that all by yourself".So if a girl explores a building alone with the same creep factor,would it be ok to say "Damn girl you got some pretty big lips to explore all by yourself"????

[@TracyExplores]

Ryan Solomon hahaha I guess so 😂

[@ryansolomon5083]

Tracy Explores Im glad you have a sense of humour and don't take comments serious lol great video by the way I think I'm gonna subscribe cause I love this kind of creepy/haunted solo exploration videos 👌👊

[@TracyExplores]

Ryan Solomon haha thank you 😊 plus I fall a lot and I'm kind on the eye 😉what more could you want from a channel 🙈

[@davidrathbone6978]

So sad! I had my bar mitzvah here, My Grand parents Harry and Esther Cohen were members for years and gave many hours of there soul in there seats. Harry would look up at Esther as the woman sat upstairs. My mother Shella got married to my farther Alan Rathbone here also. I went to so many weddings down stairs . Shame on all the Jewish community that let this jewel come to this. I lived in Israel and felt proud to belong to something that made the architects of the Synagogue build a common place for us that goes further than the bricks. Soon it will be built into homes which spreads the greed of mankind rather than the love this place gave to a community .

[@TheEntertainmentsOnMe]

Just up the road from me mazal

[@ExploringWithToive]

Sorry for ruining your subscribers count 900 to 901! ^_^ Cool looking place. Damn vandals.. :/

[@TracyExplores]

Exploring With Toive haha thanks 😬👍🏼 I did have 912 but they disappeared

[@ExploringWithToive]

Tracy Explores Ghosts!

[@TracyExplores]

Exploring With Toive haha yes or KZbin messing with my channel this is the 3rd time it's happened.

[@jaym-bu3cr]

I believe Brian Epstein the Beatles manager family used to use this synagogue

[@darbiansphotography4177]

Oh man, its trashed now :(

[@TracyExplores]

Darbians Photography you been here?

[@darbiansphotography4177]

Tracy Explores Yeah. I went a few years ago.

[@JamesWalkinginNewYork]

what a shame

[@TracyExplores]

James WalkinginNewYork what is?

[@CarlosSalcedoFitness]

Came across your channel, you have great content. Keep it up! Just subbed to your channel, sop by mine whenever you can and let's support each other on our journeys.

[@MowerJunkie]

I'll tell You the same as I say to My Wife........Speak Up Woman!!!

[@tysonglobetrotter5966]

that's the place i wan't To marry you,is their still a priest alive?