Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor
50°35′52″N 01°11′48″W / 50.59778°N 1.19667°W / 50.59778; -1.19667
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	High Church
Website	http://www.ventnorcofe2.btck.co.uk/ParishChurches/HolyTrinity
History
Dedication	Holy Trinity
Administration
Parish	Ventnor
Diocese	Portsmouth
Province	Canterbury

Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor is a parish church in the Church of England. It is located in Ventnor, on the Isle of Wight.

A Look Back: Church History

Holy Trinity Church was built a long time ago, between 1860 and 1862. A talented architect named Charles Edmund Giles designed it.

The very first leader of the church was Reverend Arthur Lewis Babington Peile. He served as vicar from 1862 to 1884. He was also a special chaplain to Queen Victoria at her home, Osborne House, from 1879 to 1889.

Part of a Church Family

Holy Trinity Church is part of a group of churches in the area. This group includes:

• Old St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
• St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
• Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor
• St. Catherine's Church, Ventnor

Beautiful Stained-Glass Windows

Inside the church, you can see beautiful stained-glass windows. These colorful windows were made by a famous company called Clayton and Bell.

The Church Organ

The church has a large pipe organ. It was built in 1865 by a company called Forster and Andrews. In 1908, the organ was rebuilt and made bigger. This was paid for by Charles Boyd, who used to sing in the church choir. The famous musician Edwin H Lemare officially dedicated the improved organ. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.

Who Played the Organ?

Many people have played the organ at Holy Trinity Church over the years. Here are some of the organists:

• Rupert Mossley (around 1949)
• Edwin Lemare (father of the famous Edwin Lemare) (1861-1923)
• Adeliza Burndred (until 1989)
• Duncan Williams (from 1991 onwards)

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