The present church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was consecrated on 8th August 1871. It is the third church built in the village - an earlier ruined chapel near Pule Hill was recorded in 1650, and a second church was built on the present site in 1843 on land given by Lord Wharncliffe. That church fell into decay by 1870 and the current building was erected. Designed by the leading Victorian architect George Edmund Street (who also designed the Royal Courts of Justice in London), the church is a fine example of Victorian Gothic style. The stained glass windows in the east end, lady chapel and baptistry were made by John Hardman & Co. Inside are the original font, marble pulpit and marble reredos, all designed by Street. The church is Grade II listed.
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15 March 2026
Holy Trinity Church was designed by George Edmund Street, the same architect who designed the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Consecrated on 8th August 1871, it replaced an earlier church from 1843 that had fallen into decay. The stained glass windows by John Hardman & Co and the marble pulpit are well worth seeing.
8 August 1871
Consecration of Holy Trinity Church
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The present Holy Trinity Church was consecrated on 8th August 1871. Designed by George Edmund Street R.A., the church replaced an earlier building of 1843 (on land given by Lord Wharncliffe) which had fallen into decay. The stained glass windows were made by John Hardman & Co. Interior features include the original font, marble pulpit and marble reredos, all designed by Street. Alterations were later made by Sir Charles Nicholson in 1932.
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7 June 1855
Baptism of Samuel Charlesworth
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Samuel, son of George Charlesworth (labourer) and Ann Charlesworth, was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland. Witnesses: Robert Charlesworth, Elizabeth Hinchliffe.
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3 January 1880
Burial of Thomas Haigh
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Thomas Haigh, aged 71, farmer of Thurgoland, was buried in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland. Officiated by Rev. Edward Pearson.
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18 November 1862
Burial of William Burton
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William Burton, aged 72, blacksmith of Thurgoland, was buried in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland. Officiated by Rev. John Spencer.
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15 April 1878
Marriage of Samuel Charlesworth and Hannah Booth
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Samuel Charlesworth, bachelor, coal miner, of Thurgoland, son of George Charlesworth (labourer), married Hannah Booth, spinster, of Thurgoland, daughter of William Booth (weaver). Witnesses: George Charlesworth, Martha Booth. Married at Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland, by Rev. Edward Pearson.
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14 March 1832
Baptism of Joseph Bramall
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Joseph, son of William Bramall (wire drawer) and Martha Bramall, was baptised at the chapel in Thurgoland parish. Witnesses: James Bramall, Sarah Woodhead.
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