Holy Trinity Church, Lenton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity, Lenton |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| Website | www.lentonparish.org.uk |
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| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
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| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
Holy Trinity Church, Lenton is a beautiful old church in Lenton, Nottingham, England. It's part of the Church of England. This church is very special because it's listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a really important historical building, even more than just locally!
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History of Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church was designed by an architect named Henry Isaac Stevens. It first opened its doors in 1842. A special ceremony was held on October 6, 1842, by the Bishop of Lincoln, John Jackson.
The church was built in an "early English" style. This means it has tall, pointed windows and simple, strong shapes. It's made of stone and has a high, pointed roof. Inside, it has a main area called a nave, side sections called aisles, and a special area for the altar called a chancel. There's also a tall tower with spires at the top.
A beautiful wooden screen in the chancel was added in 1935. It was designed by John Rigby Poyser. When the church first opened, it was quite large, about 123 feet long and 57 feet wide. It could seat 660 people!
Today, Holy Trinity Church works together with another church nearby, The Priory.
Special Features of the Church
Holy Trinity Church has a very old and famous font. A font is a basin used for baptisms. This one is from the 1100s! It originally belonged to Lenton Priory, which was a monastery. In 1842, a person named Severus William Lynam Stretton gave it to Holy Trinity Church.
Important Memorials
- On the north wall of the church, there is a memorial for Albert Ball. He was a brave pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. He was even awarded the Victoria Cross, which is a very high honor for bravery.
Leaders of the Church
Many different vicars and leaders have served Holy Trinity Church over the years. The first vicar was George Brown, who served for a very long time, from 1840 to 1886. One notable vicar was Allan Hunter Watts, who served from 1893 to 1917. His daughter, Helen Kirkpatrick Watts, became a famous activist for women's right to vote. The current vicar, as of 2022, is Revd Garreth Frank.
Clock and Bells
The church tower has a clock and a set of bells. The first clock was built in 1844 by Samuel Holland. It was replaced in 1950 with a new electric clock.
The tower has eight bells. When the church first opened, it only had one bell. Five more bells were added in 1856. Then, in 1902, two more bells were given to the church by brothers Frederick and Albert Ball. The Albert Ball who gave a bell was the father of the famous pilot, Albert Ball, mentioned earlier!
The Church Organ
The church has a wonderful organ that makes beautiful music. The first organ was built in 1846. It was later moved and made bigger in 1870. A brand new organ was installed in 1906. It was opened with a special musical performance.
Organists
Many talented musicians have played the organ at Holy Trinity Church. One of the earliest known organists was Mrs. Cooper, who played starting in 1846. Later, Francis Marshall Ward played from 1865 to 1867. Another long-serving organist was Charles Pickard, who played from 1924 to 1951.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Dunkirk and Lenton ward)
