People - Moss Fridlander (1803-1865) - Jeweller

Moss & Mary Fridlander were born in Bavaria. They ran a jewellers shop in Fleet Street, Coventry (now the Lower Precinct) close to St John's church. In 1841 Moss's alertness, and collaboration with Coventry's newly appointed first Chief of Police lead to the capture of the Oswestry Murderer.

Moss Fridlander was also a watchmaker. See more about other Coventry Jewish Watchmakers here.

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• Chief Constable, Mr Thomas Henry Prosser appointed 1836

• Hidden Histories | Coventry Jewish Watchmakers - The book telling the stories of the Fridlander family's pivotal role in Coventry's Jewish community and their contributions to the life of the City - Including Moss Fridlander's key role in the arrest of the Oswestry Murderer