Holy Trinity Church, Hull

Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church
Country United Kingdom
Denomination Church of England
Previous denomination Roman Catholic
Churchmanship Low Church
Website www.holy-trinity.org.uk
Administration
Diocese York
Province Province of York
Laity
Organist/Director of music Mr Mark Keith
The altar Holy Trinity Church
The font Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican parish church in the centre of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

History

It is the largest parish church in England by floor area. The church dates back to about 1300[1] and contains what is widely acknowledged to be some of the finest mediaeval brick-work in the country, particularly in the transepts. Holy Trinity Church is now a Grade I listed building.

Holy Trinity Church is a member of the Greater Churches Group.

William Wilberforce, who led the parliamentary campaign against the slave trade, was baptised in Holy Trinity Church.[2]

In November 2014 plans were unveiled to reorder the church, creating an outstanding venue for performances, exhibitions and banquets, a visitor destination, and a place where those in need of help can find assistance. The aim is to create a place for the whole community, and a venue that will be a driving force in the regeneration of Hull's Old Town. The transformation, costing a total of £4.5 million, will take place in phases from 2016 onwards, the first being ready for UK City of Culture in 2017.[3]

On 7 November 2016, John Sentamu announced that the church would be given Minster status in a ceremony on 13 May 2017.[4]

List of vicars

Organ

The organ is a large four manual instrument. The oldest parts of the organ date from 1622 by the builder John Raper. There was further work in 1756 and 1758 by John Snetzler and 1788 by Ryley. Forster and Andrews worked on the organ in 1845, 1854, 1876, 1900 and 1908, with John Compton providing the last restoration in 1938.

A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register

Organists

Organ Scholars

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See also

References

  1. ↑ "Holy Trinity Church, Hull". Holy Trinity Church. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  2. ↑ "About the Church". Holy Trinity Church. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
  3. ↑ "Hull's Holy Trinity Church plans for UK City of Culture 2017". BBC News. BBC. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Hull's Holy Trinity Church to become Minster on 13 May". BBC News. BBC. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  5. ↑ Curious Epitaphs By William Andrews. READ BOOKS, 2008 ISBN 1-4086-8017-3
  6. ↑ General Directory of Kingston-upon-Hull, and York, 1851, p.197
  7. ↑ Dictionary of Organs and Organists. First Edition. 1912.
  8. ↑ Dictionary of Organs and Organists. Second Edition. 1921. G. A. Mate (London)
  9. ↑ Who's Who in Music. Shaw Publishing Co. Ltd. London. First Post-War Edition. 1949-50
  10. ↑ The Succession of Organists of the Chapel Royal and Cathedrals of England and Wales. Watkins Shaw.
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