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Hull Minster
Hull Minster is the Anglican minster and the parish church of Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The church was called Holy Trinity Church until 13 May 2017, when it became Hull Minster.
The transepts date from c. 1300–20, the choir is estimated at 1340–70, the nave 1380–1420 and the tower 1490–1520. In the early to mid 18th century, the brickwork of the choir and transepts was covered with stucco, later removed in a restoration of the church by Henry Francis Lockwood between 1842-45. During this restoration the galleries and pews were removed. The stonework was cleaned of paint. The nave was fitted with oak stalls enriched with poppy heads, carved by George Peck of Hull. Many of the poppy heads were executed from casts of existing models in Lincoln Cathedral. Central heating consisting of iron pipework was installed in the nave by Mr. Reid of Hull. The ceiling was decorated mainly in ultra-marine blue, with beams picked out in Crimson and gold.
William Wilberforce, who led the parliamentary campaign against the slave trade, was baptised in Holy Trinity Church in 1759.
In 1861 a lengthy restoration of the church was begun under the direction of the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott which lasted until 1878 and cost £32,750 (equivalent to £4,015,000 in 2023).
In 1906 it was discovered that the tower was in danger, resulting in emergency work to underpin the church with concrete and rebuild the nave piers. This was done under the direction of the architect Frederick Stead Brodrick.
The Church was lucky to escape serious damage from the very heavy bombing that Hull endured in both world wars. Hull was an easy target for the Luftwaffe to find on account of its proximity to the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
In November 2014 plans were unveiled to reorder the church, creating an outstanding venue for performances, exhibitions and banquets, a visitor destination, and a place where those in need of help can find assistance. The aim was to create a place for the whole community, and a venue that would be a driving force in the regeneration of Hull's Old Town. The transformation, costing a total of £4.5 million, was to take place in phases from 2016 onwards, the first being ready for Hull's role as UK City of Culture in 2017.
On 7 November 2016 the then Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, announced that the church would be given Minster status in a ceremony on 13 May 2017. Sentamu came to Hull on 13 May in a flotilla of boats with a lantern lit at All Saints' Church, Hessle, to rededicate the church as Hull Minster.
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Hull Minster
Hull Minster is the Anglican minster and the parish church of Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The church was called Holy Trinity Church until 13 May 2017, when it became Hull Minster.
The transepts date from c. 1300–20, the choir is estimated at 1340–70, the nave 1380–1420 and the tower 1490–1520. In the early to mid 18th century, the brickwork of the choir and transepts was covered with stucco, later removed in a restoration of the church by Henry Francis Lockwood between 1842-45. During this restoration the galleries and pews were removed. The stonework was cleaned of paint. The nave was fitted with oak stalls enriched with poppy heads, carved by George Peck of Hull. Many of the poppy heads were executed from casts of existing models in Lincoln Cathedral. Central heating consisting of iron pipework was installed in the nave by Mr. Reid of Hull. The ceiling was decorated mainly in ultra-marine blue, with beams picked out in Crimson and gold.
William Wilberforce, who led the parliamentary campaign against the slave trade, was baptised in Holy Trinity Church in 1759.
In 1861 a lengthy restoration of the church was begun under the direction of the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott which lasted until 1878 and cost £32,750 (equivalent to £4,015,000 in 2023).
In 1906 it was discovered that the tower was in danger, resulting in emergency work to underpin the church with concrete and rebuild the nave piers. This was done under the direction of the architect Frederick Stead Brodrick.
The Church was lucky to escape serious damage from the very heavy bombing that Hull endured in both world wars. Hull was an easy target for the Luftwaffe to find on account of its proximity to the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
In November 2014 plans were unveiled to reorder the church, creating an outstanding venue for performances, exhibitions and banquets, a visitor destination, and a place where those in need of help can find assistance. The aim was to create a place for the whole community, and a venue that would be a driving force in the regeneration of Hull's Old Town. The transformation, costing a total of £4.5 million, was to take place in phases from 2016 onwards, the first being ready for Hull's role as UK City of Culture in 2017.
On 7 November 2016 the then Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, announced that the church would be given Minster status in a ceremony on 13 May 2017. Sentamu came to Hull on 13 May in a flotilla of boats with a lantern lit at All Saints' Church, Hessle, to rededicate the church as Hull Minster.