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Wavertree

Wavertree takes its name from the Old English words wæfre and treow, meaning "wavering tree", possibly in reference to aspen trees common locally.

It has also been variously described as "a clearing in a wood" or "the place by the common pond".

In the past the name has been spelt Watry, Wartre, Waurtree, Wavertre and Wavertree. The earliest settlement of Wavertree is attested to by the discovery of Bronze Age burial urns in Victoria Park in the mid -1860s. Wavertree was named as Wauretreu in the Domesday Book.

Originally Wavertree was part of the parish of Childwall in the West Derby hundred.
There are many historic buildings in the area some dating from the 18th Century with others such as the former Abbey Cinema and the Wavertree Garden Suburb examples of 20th Century architecture.

Much of Wavertree is designated a conservation area.
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  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    View into the church yard - this lower area was until the early 20th Century a plant nursery. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    View from the lower part of the Churchyard towards Wavertree Playground / The Mystery. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    View from the upper, older part of the church yard, to Wavertree Playground. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    The upper church yard looking to the tower which clearly shows the support obelisks installed in the 20th Century. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Church front door. The upper church yard where the older graves are located. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    The upper church yard where the older graves are located. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Church front door. The upper church yard where the older graves are located. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Church front door. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Church yard at the north side of the church. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    The war memorial dates from about 1920. It is constructed in Portland stone, and was designed by H. Tyson Smith. The upright has a rectangular section, and the cross arms are short. It is flanked by female figures clothed in classical drapery holding laurel leaves, and standing on a rendered pyramidal plinth. On the front of the memorial is a panel carrying an inscription, and on the back is a relief of a pelican feeding her young. The memorial is listed at Grade II. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Holy Trinity Church viewed from near the war memorial. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Holy Trinity Church viewed from near the war memorial. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Holy Trinity church yard. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Holy Trinity church yard. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    The war memorial dates from about 1920. It is constructed in Portland stone, and was designed by H. Tyson Smith. The upright has a rectangular section, and the cross arms are short. It is flanked by female figures clothed in classical drapery holding laurel leaves, and standing on a rendered pyramidal plinth. On the front of the memorial is a panel carrying an inscription, and on the back is a relief of a pelican feeding her young. The memorial is listed at Grade II. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    North side elevation Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    This blank panel on the reconstructed east side of the church may have contained a plaque - does anyone know. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Holy Trinity Church viewed from across Church Road. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Holy Trinity Church viewed from across Church Road. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    South side elevation Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

  • Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree, Liverpool - Holy Trinity Parish Church - April 11, 2020

    Wavertree Society heritage plaque. Holy Trinity Church was constructed in 1794 to a design by John Hope and was originally a chapel of ease to All Saints’ Church in Childwall. The church was consecrated on 5 August 1794 by Rt Revd William Cleaver, bishop of Chester. Holy Trinity became a separate parish in its own right in 1867. In 1911 the church was modified, and the east end rebuilt, by Charles Reilly. At the east end he added a bay and an apse, creating a chancel. The north and south galleries were removed, and a baptistery was created at the base of the tower. At some stage in the early to mid 20th Century two large buttresses in the from of concrete obelisks were constructed to give support to the tower. During the 1950s tower was found to be unstable, superimposed cupolas which comprised the upper part were removed. The church has experienced two serious fires in 1961 and 1971 which have resulted in further restoration work. Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey maps show that the lower part of the church yard was once a plant nursery, however, the church yard appears to have been extended by the time the 1927 25inch map was published.

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