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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Trinity Folk Club October
10 October 2024 - 10 October 2024
Trinity Folk Club is a staple event on the North East Folk scene - singers/musicians/spectators welcome
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Judie Tzuke - Jude the Unsinkable
13 October 2024 - 13 October 2024
An intimate evening of old favourites and songs from her acclaimed new album, Jude The Unsinkable.
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Shakespeare's OTHELLO by Elysium Theatre Co.
15 October 2024 - 14 October 2024
“Perdition catch my soul but I do love thee, and when I love thee not, chaos is come again.”
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Chet Set - The Old Black Cat Jazz Club
18 October 2024 - 18 October 2024
An Evening with the Chet Set: Chet Baker Sings and More. Join us for an all star Jazz Club to remember.
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From Vienna to Dresden: Music for Guitar and Lute
19 October 2024 - 19 October 2024
Music from the 18th and early 19th centuries performed by Stuart Willis on a guitar from 1815 and a 13-course Baroque lute.
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Sunderland Seminars-The Dark Masses of our Uninstructed People
30 October 2024 - 30 October 2024
Explore the development of modern Sunderland with Stuart Miller, between the1780s-1880s with his intimate series of seminars.
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The Marrakesh Express
02 November 2024 - 02 November 2024
The only tribute to Crosby, Stills & Nash in the UK, is coming to Seventeen Nineteen.
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Building Tour- November '24
06 November 2024 - 06 November 2024
Explore Sunderland's parish church with a guided tour
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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