The Church of the Holy Trinity in North Malvern,

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is an

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church built in 1850–51 with money raised by subscription. Designed by the Victorian architect Samuel Daukes, with a number of additions made between 1872 and 1909, the church was given a

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heritage listing in 2008. Holy Trinity Church remains a functioning place of worship.

History

As the population of

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increased during the 19th century, a need was felt for residents of

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to be able to worship closer to their homes. A fund was created in 1841 which sought subscriptions for the building of a new church. Charles Morris donated £2000, Lady Emily Foley £1000, and £800 was raised from public subscribers. The Diocesan Church Building Society granted £300, with a further £225 coming from the Incorporated Church Building Society. Of these funds, £3,500 provided for the building. The architect, Samuel Daukes (or Dawkes), was a member of the Ecclesiological Society, and many of the influences of the

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can be detected in the layout of the interior. The altar is raised in the chancel, and the chancel itself is richly decorated, and is a step or two above the nave. The church was enlarged in 1872 by George and Henry Haddon (who also designed the boarding houses at Malvern College) by the addition of a north aisle. This was dedicated on 17 July 1873. The vestry and dormer windows were added to the nave in 1897. In 2008, the building was given a

heritage listing. It remains a functioning place of worship within the Church of England.

References

External links

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