Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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A bright and beautiful city church
This handsome brick and stone church was built in 1718-19, perhaps designed by William Etty, who certainly played a part in fitting out the interior. Then in a quiet situation on the edge of a lively and vigorous port; now, again, it is surrounded by open spaces. In 1735 the apse and its 'Venetian' window were added, the west gallery and a new roof in about 1803, but many of the 1719 furnishings remain.
The interior is brightly lit through large clear windows and has many appealing features: the striking baroque chancel arch; an elegant font with a richly ornamented cover; west end stalls for constables, overseers and sidesmen; the fine memorial to the Revd Robert Gray (1838).
Holy Trinity Church is currently undergoing an ambitious £4.3 million restoration project to conserve and regenerate this hugely significant Grade I listed building. The project will reconnect the city with its past, and Holy Trinity will be transformed into a new venue for culture, heritage and learning called Seventeen Nineteen, where the stories of Old Sunderland are brought to life through interpretation, events and performances.
See the Seventeen Nineteen microsite here
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Crumbs and Chronicles - Storytelling from the Kate Adie collection
08 January 2025 - 08 January 2025
Join us for a community lecture, with bite! This month we hear from Ellie Clewlow and Rachel Webb about journalist and author, Kate Adie
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Crumbs and Chronicles - Sunderland’s Groundwater Supply
05 February 2025 - 05 February 2025
Join us for a community lecture, with bite! This month we hear from Jeremy Dearlove we deep dive into Sunderland Groundwater Supply.
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Crumbs and Chronicles - Ship Figureheads
05 March 2025 - 05 March 2025
Join us for a community lecture, with bite! This month we hear from Alan Denham about the mysterious existence of Ship Figureheads.
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Crumbs and Chronicles - Geology and Death
02 April 2025 - 02 April 2025
Join us for a community lecture, with bite! This month we hear from Andy Lane about why death is an essential part of geology!
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Crumbs and Chronicles - The Mystery of the Brigstones
07 May 2025 - 07 May 2025
Join us for a community lecture, with bite! This month we hear from Ian Stuart - about the intriguing mystery of the Brigstones
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Crumbs and Chronicles - Lola Montez!
04 June 2025 - 04 June 2025
Join us for a community lecture, with bite! This month we hear from Ian Stuart - about the intriguing mystery of the Brigstones
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St Stephen's Church, Low Elswick, Tyne & Wear
11.42 miles
A soaring tower and spire gracing the skyline of Newcastle
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St Andrew's Church, Bywell, Northumberland
22.32 miles
The church of an ancient market town
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St Andrew's Church, Shotley, Northumberland
22.38 miles
A church high on a hilltop
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Access information
There is a shallow step into the church. Wheelchair users might need assistance accessing the church through the porch.
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
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Directions
Off High Street East
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Transport
Nearest railway stations: Sunderland (0.6 miles) and Seaburn (1.6 miles)
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Community information
Useful local links:
- Northumbria Historic Churches Trust: www.northumbriahct.org.uk
- Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums: www.twmuseums.org.uk
- Newcastle & Gateshead Guide: www.newcastlegateshead.com
- Northumbria Historic Churches Trust: www.northumbriahct.org.uk
- Information about England's North East region: www.englandsnortheast.co.uk
- Diocese of Newcastle: www.newcastle.anglican.org.uk
- List of churches in the Diocese of Newcastle: www.achurchnearyou.com