Church of Holy Trinity, Brook Green

Introduction

William Wardell, who later emigrated to Australia and became a renowned architect, designed the church.

History

Cardinal Wiseman laid the foundation stone in 1851, and building work finished in 1852. Helen Tasker, a wealthy local resident, made the building possible through her generosity. Joseph Hanson designed a tower that was added in 1862.

The church has a painted hanging rood. John Hardman, a disciple of Pugin, produced most of the stained glass in the church. The church was built in 1851 by Wardell, with a spire later by J A Hansom.

Architecture and furnishings

The church is built of ragstone with ashlar dressings and has a steep pitched roof to eaves. The church has a tower and spire to the southwest, a 5 bay nave with low clerestory and lean-to aisles. The church has octagonal columns and an arch braced roof. The church has a 3 bay second north aisle and a baptistery below the tower.

Parish life

The parish holds an annual Christmas Carol Concert, inviting singers to join. The parish runs a Holy Trinity Cine Club for children in Year 7 to Year 9 and Year 10 to 12 on a Friday evening once a month.