Holy Trinity, Hulme facts for kids
Holy Trinity was an Anglican parish church built in Hulme, Manchester. It was completed in 1841. The church was designed by two architects, George Gilbert Scott and S. Moffat. It was a very important building in the area for over a hundred years.
The church was located on Stretford Road, near the Hulme town hall. Building it cost about £18,000, which was a lot of money back then! This large sum was paid for by a kind woman named Eleanora Atherton. She was the granddaughter of Edward Byrom, who had also helped build another church called St John's Church, Manchester.
What Made Holy Trinity Special?
The design of Holy Trinity Church was quite impressive. One of its most notable features was its roof. It had a special type of roof called a hammer-beam roof. This kind of roof uses large wooden beams that look like hammers.
The roof at Holy Trinity was decorated with plaster angels. These angels were painted to look just like real wood. This made the church's interior very beautiful and unique.
A Well-Known Design
The church's design was highly praised by a famous building magazine called The Builder. They thought it was a very good example of church architecture. The architect, George Gilbert Scott, liked the design so much that he used it for six other churches he built! This shows how influential and well-regarded the Holy Trinity design was.
The End of Holy Trinity
Sadly, Holy Trinity Church did not last forever. During World War II, the church was partially damaged by bombs. Even though it was not completely destroyed, the damage was significant.
After the war, in 1953, the decision was made to take the church down. So, Holy Trinity Church was demolished that year. Today, the building no longer stands, but its history remains an important part of Manchester's past.
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