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United Kingdom
Visit the 800 year old church where Shakespeare is buried alongside family members and the opportunity to see Shakespeare's grave. Please note this is a working church and can close at no notice on occasion.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Holy Trinity Church
Welcome to this magnificent edifice, standing proudly in the historic Old Town area of Stratford upon Avon. As we stand upon the gentle, verdant banks of the River Avon, I invite you to pause and simply absorb the sheer weight of…
Listen in the app2The Inner Porch Door and Sanctuary Knocker
As we begin our physical procession into the sacred interior of Holy Trinity Church, our very first point of profound historical contact is located right here, at the threshold of the inner porch door. Before you proceed any…
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Having crossed the threshold, we now find ourselves standing in what is arguably the most structurally vital and historically ancient section of the current standing building. The magnificent crossing. …
Listen in the app4The Chapel of Thomas Becket
Moving away from the monumental pillars of the crossing, we step into a more intimate, focused space of devotion. The Chapel of Thomas Becket. …
Listen in the app5The Clopton Chapel and Renaissance Tomb
Our next stop brings us to one of the most visually arresting and historically fascinating corners of the entire building. The magnificent Clopton Chapel. …
Listen in the app6Saint Peter's Chapel and the American Window
We turn our attention now to a feature that speaks powerfully to the international reach and enduring global affection for the legacy contained within these walls. Here, within the quiet confines of Saint Peter's Chapel, we find…
Listen in the app7The Chancel Entrance, Misericords, and Hidden Altar
We have now reached the architectural and spiritual crescendo of our journey through Holy Trinity Church. The entrance to the grand Chancel. …
Listen in the app8The Font, Parish Records, and Chained Bible
Continuing our exploration within the hallowed confines of the chancel, we turn our focus to the very beginnings of a life that would change world literature forever. In this quiet space, we are not just near the end of William…
Listen in the app9The Shakespeare Graves and the Famous Epitaph
Finally, we arrive at the very focal point of literary pilgrimage to Holy Trinity Church. Here, set into the floor of the chancel, before the high altar, lies a row of ledger stones marking the final resting places of the…
Listen in the app10Closing
As we turn away from the quiet sanctuary of the chancel and begin our slow walk back down the great expanse of the nave toward the exit, it is the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the extraordinary tapestry of human…
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What is Holy Trinity Church?
Holy Trinity Church is a place in United Kingdom with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.1884, -1.7092 |
| Last updated |
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