Holy Trinity Church, Hull
| Hull Minster (previously called Holy Trinity Church) | |
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Hull Minster
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Anglican/Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Churchmanship | Low Church |
| Website | www.holy-trinity.org.uk |
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| Diocese | York |
| Province | Province of York |
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| Organist/Director of music | Mr Mark Keith |
Hull Minster is an Anglican church minister in the centre of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The church was called Holy Trinity Church until 13 May 2017 when it became Hull Minster.
It is the largest parish church in England by floor area. The church dates back to about 1300 and contains what is widely acknowledged to be some of the finest mediaeval brick-work in the country, particularly in the transepts. The Minster Church is now a Grade I listed building.
The Minster Church is a member of the Greater Churches Group.
William Wilberforce, who led the parliamentary campaign against the slave trade, was baptised in Holy Trinity Church.
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 is to create a place for the whole community, and a venue that will be a driving force in the regeneration of Hull's Old Town. The transformation, costing a total of £4.5 million, will take place in phases from 2016 onwards, the first being ready for UK City of Culture in 2017.
On 7 November 2016, 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 Saint's Church, Hessle to rededicate the church as Hull Minster.
The organ is a large four manual instrument. The oldest parts of the organ date from 1622 by the builder John Raper. There was further work in 1756 and 1758 by John Snetzler and 1788 by Ryley. Forster and Andrews worked on the organ in 1845, 1854, 1876, 1900 and 1908, with John Compton providing the last restoration in 1938.
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