Church of Holy Trinity, Hotwells facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of Holy Trinity |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°26′59″N 2°37′07″W / 51.4498°N 2.6187°W |
| Completed | 1829 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Charles Robert Cockerell |
The Church of Holy Trinity is a historic Anglican church located in the Hotwells area of Bristol, England. It is a special building protected by law because of its importance, which makes it a grade II* listed building.
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The Church's Story
A Grand Design
The church was first built in 1829 by a well-known architect named Charles Robert Cockerell. The inside of the church was designed by T Burrough. It officially opened on November 10, 1830.
The original building had a large, rectangular interior, about 26 by 18 meters. The architect used a clever design with eight main columns to support the structure. The front of the church, which you can see from the main road, has five large, rounded windows and a porch decorated with flat columns in the ancient Greek Doric style.
Surviving the War
During World War II, Bristol was heavily bombed in a series of attacks known as the Bristol Blitz. The Church of Holy Trinity was badly damaged by fire, and the entire inside was destroyed.
The church was completely rebuilt in the 1950s. While the new inside looks different, it still features a shallow dome made of glass, similar to the original design.
The Church Today
Since it was rebuilt, the church has been updated with a kitchen, toilets, and office space. In 2004, the roof was repaired. The church seats can be moved, which means the space can be used for concerts and other special events, not just regular services.
The church is part of the Diocese of Bristol, which is the local branch of the Church of England.
Discovering the Church's Past
Historical records for the Holy Trinity church are kept safe at the Bristol Archives. These records are like a time capsule, holding information from the past. They include registers of baptisms (when people officially join the church) and marriages that took place there.
The archive also has documents from the church leaders, plans of the building, and old photographs. This helps historians and anyone interested learn more about the church and the people who were part of its community.
See also
- Churches in Bristol
- Grade II* listed buildings in Bristol
