Holy Trinity, Paddington, Anglican church in Paddington, England
Description
Holy Trinity in Paddington was an Anglican church featuring Gothic Revival architecture with a prominent tower and spire at the intersection of Bishop's Road and Westbourne Terrace. The building served as a religious center for the local community throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
History
The church was constructed between 1844 and 1846 under architect Thomas Cundy's design and served the community for over a century. It suffered bomb damage in 1940 during World War II, which contributed to its eventual closure and demolition.
Culture
During the 1930s, the church became a center for musical performances with regular recitals on its Norman and Beard organ.
Practical
The original site is located at the intersection of Bishop's Road and Westbourne Terrace in the Paddington area. Today it is easy to reach by public transport and situated in a central part of the neighborhood.
Did you know?
After closure in 1971 and demolition throughout the 1980s, the site was redeveloped with modern residential units. These new buildings, called Holy Trinity Flats, now occupy the place where the Gothic church once stood.
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