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Questions about Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon built?

The current building dates from 1210 and stands on the site of a Saxon monastery. It is Stratford-upon-Avon's oldest building, situated on the banks of the River Avon.

Where is William Shakespeare buried at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon?

William Shakespeare lies buried within Holy Trinity church along with his wife Anne Hathaway and their eldest daughter Susanna. His funeral and burial took place at Holy Trinity on the 25th of April 1616.

Who designed the pipe organ inside the Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon?

A large three manual pipe organ dating from 1841 by William Hill resides within the church. George Frederick Bodley designed the organ case alongside Thomas Garner.

What year did the extension to the Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon open?

Construction began that year and the new space opened on the 17th of April 2016. Planning permission for an extension next to the south aisle was granted in January 2015.

When was William Shakespeare baptised at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon?

William Shakespeare was baptised in Holy Trinity on the 26th of April 1564. The church still possesses the original Elizabethan register giving details of these events.