Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate, York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate, York |
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Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate, York
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| 53°57′41.26″N 1°4′49.09″W / 53.9614611°N 1.0803028°W | |
| Location | York |
| Country | England |
| Previous denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
Holy Trinity Church is a very old church located on Goodramgate in York, England. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it's a really important historic place. The church is now looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust.
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History of the Church
This church has been around for a long time, since the 12th century! That's over 800 years ago. The oldest parts, like the south east chapel, are from the 13th century. The south aisle and south arcade were built in the 14th century.
The church was first built using limestone. Later on, people added new parts and fixed old ones using brick. Inside the church, you can find special memorials for important people who lived in York.
Changes Over Time
In 1823, the church was made bigger when its north side was rebuilt. A new porch was added to the south side in 1849.
By 1882, the building was in poor condition. Regular church services stopped for more than 50 years. Finally, in 1937, a big restoration project was finished. The old oak roof beams were replaced, and the roof was repaired. The stone walls on the south side were also fixed.
What Happened to the Church?
The church stopped being a regular parish church on June 29, 1971. It was then given to the Churches Conservation Trust on November 7, 1972. This Trust works to protect historic churches that are no longer used for daily worship. Between 1973 and 1974, the Trust carried out more restoration work to keep the building safe and sound.
Important Memorials
Inside the church, there are memorials that remember different people. These are like special plaques or stones that tell you about someone who lived a long time ago. Some of the people remembered here include:
- Frances Graham (died 1721)
- James Robert Fryer (died 1840)
- The Reverend James Dallin (died 1838)
- Joseph Smith (died 1827)
- Joseph Buckle (died 1818)
A Special Plaque
In 2018, a special blue plaque was put up outside the church. It marks a moment in 1834 when Anne Lister and her close companion, Ann Walker, shared a Holy Communion service together at the church. This was a very meaningful act for them, and they considered themselves committed to each other afterward. This was the first plaque in York to highlight this kind of historical event.
The first plaque had a rainbow border and talked about Anne Lister's unique way of life and her commitment to Ann Walker. In 2019, it was replaced with a similar plaque. The new plaque says: "Anne Lister 1791–1840 of Shibden Hall, Halifax / Diarist; took sacrament here to seal her union with Ann Walker / Easter 1834."
This special moment was even recreated inside the church for the final episode of the 2019 BBC TV show Gentleman Jack. The show starred Suranne Jones as Anne Lister and Sophie Rundle as Ann Walker.
See also
- List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in Northern England
