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Church of Holy Trinity


Holy Trinity opened in 1719 as the church for the newly created Parish of Sunderland. The church played a major part in the development of the town; housing the Town Hall, Magistrate's Court, a public library and even the town's fire engine.[1] Regular services ended in 1988 when the congregation fell, as the as the surrounding area declined. The building is now maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust. It is now a cultural venue; with the "Canny Space" aiming to reconnect the city with its heritage of the church and Old Sunderland, through storytelling, interpretation, innovative events and performances. The church is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England.[2Jack Crawford, the Sunderland-born hero of the battle of Camperdown (1797), is burried in the churchyard.

Holy Trinity is a church in Sunderland. It was opened in 1719 as the church for the newly created Parish of Sunderland.

It is a listed building and is one of the oldest buildings in the East End of Sunderland.

It is unknown who built the church, but what is known for sure is that Daniel Newcombe – who was appointed rector – and William Etty were involved in some of its design. A plaque marking its Grade I listed building status credits Etty as the designer. In its early years, the building was also home to the Select Vestrymen — in effect the town council — and the library and the mechanical fire pump.

The church is no longer used for regular worship. This grade 1 listed building is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, and is being restored with support from The Heritage Lottery Fund and other funders.

  • History
  • 1712 — Local merchants campaign for a new church to be built.
  • 1719 — First recorded baptisms, of Primus Barwick and Mary Whiton, on July 25.
  • 1719 — Church consecrated on September 5.
  • 1735 — Near-circular apse with Venetian window added by Daniel Newcombe, as the church initially had no chancel.[7]
  • 1803 — Gallery added, roof reconstructed by Thomas Wilson and windows re-glazed
  • 1838 — Memorial erected to Reverend Robert Gray, rector from 1819 to 1838.
  • 1856 — Clockface on tower added.[8]
  • 1842 – Gallery extension constructed, but later removed.
  • 1900 (circa) – Windows re-glazed for the second time.
  • 1936 – Organ built.
  • 1939–1945 – slight war damage
  • 1980s – building in need of expensive repairs
  • 1988 – cost of renovation and dwindling congregation cause the final service to be held on June 26, and church then closes a few days later.
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List grade: 1
List number: 1208056
Tyne & Wear HER: 4421
Wikipedia: Holy Trinity Church…
Grid ref: NZ4057557188
Post code: SR1 2BB
Borough: Sunderland

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