In my recent visit to Bradford, which I shared here, there was so much that I wanted to share but decided to do it in my subsequent post. I will share about other places I visited on the trip. Bradford has lots of historic places, and even though we didn’t have all the time to explore everything, the few we were able to visit were indeed must-see places. One such place I will share is the Holy Trinity Church. This church was founded in 1502, making it clearly an old church. I really don’t know if it’s the same year the building was constructed, but whether it was or not, it looked very old.
Despite the many years, it still remains strong. It’s something I often ponder over each time I see these old monumental edifices.
When you arrive at the site of this church, you will appreciate its strength, its beautiful building, and when you approach it from the exterior, it looks narrowly shaped like a small building, but when you are inside, it’s a large space.
I guess it can accommodate about 200 congregants, but I don’t think it has ever had that many due to the limited benches.
Before you head to the church, you would have to cross the River Avon via McKeever Bridge. The footbridge, as per the inscription, was renamed after Olympic Medalist Sprint Kayaker Ed McKeever.
To cross the footbridge, you will definitely need steps to climb up, and I also found that the stairs are also named in honor of Jazz Carlin for her achievement in winning two medals in swimming during the 2016 Olympic Games.
It’s a reminder of the good things we achieve for our nations and the appreciation we can receive in return. I’m sure these people will continue to be proud of their achievements, with these always serving as reminders.
On the footbridge, there is a beautiful view across the River Avon. The river looks shallow, and you can actually see the bottom. It appears clean, with river weeds and some Spirogyra, all adding a touch of beauty.
The church is beside the river, and it takes just about 80 yards to reach it. Right at the entrance, there is a big notice board where some flyers about events have been posted.
On the notice board, you can also see the year the church was founded, displayed boldly. Even if you’re new and without a guide, you will first learn from the notice about the prominent members or figures in the history of the church.
In the church compound are several tombs where some departed souls have been laid to rest. This is typical of old churches, where they have final resting places for members on the church premises.
Also, the church is open to anyone who wants to visit. It used to be common among churches; they were always open to all who wanted to stop by for prayer or worship.
It was indeed a beautiful sight, both inside and outside. I love the picture I took at the entrance with the arch door frame. The pulpit is concrete, quite different from modern ones in churches today. There were plaques on the wall, all bearing inscriptions in memory of members, and some with scriptures.
There were gospel tracts, bibles, and other literature that are very useful for studying God’s word. I decided to experience this beautiful church, so I sat to relax and meditate. While there, I wished I could have spent more time, but the visit was short-lived. There were other places that my colleague and I wanted to visit in the town. Overall, with all the time spent, I would say it was a pleasant experience.
