Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon. UK
N 52° 11.206 W 001° 42.460
30U E 588347 N 5782598
The Collegiate Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, is often known simply as Shakespeare's Church, due to its fame as the place of baptism and burial of William Shakespeare.
Waymark Code: WM45P2
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/11/2008
Views: 61
The present building dates from 1210 and is built on the site of a Saxon monastery. It is Stratford's oldest building, in a striking position on the banks of the River Avon, and has long been England's most visited parish church.
The church is open to visitors for much of the year.
William Shakespeare was baptised here, served as a lay rector of the church, and is buried in the chancel.
A small contribution is requested to access the chancel and sanctuary in which Shakespeare is buried.
Holy Trinity Church enjoys good relations with other institutions within the town including King Edward VI Grammar School -Shakespeare's School, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Shakespeare Institute and the Royal Shakespeare Company -the RSC, who performed Henry VIII in the church in 2006 as part of the Complete Works Festival.
It is an active parish church serving a parish of some 17,000 people. Services are open to all.
The Lime trees alongside the path to the door are believed to represent the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve Apostles.
(Look for the tree placed 'behind' the others, this is said to be Judas.)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1210
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican.
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Holy Trinity Church
Old Town
Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire UK
CV37 6BG
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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