Holy Trinity Church, York, England

Holy Trinity Church is tucked away behind a hedge in Our Lady’s Row. The church dates in part from the late 11th Century but has had many rebuilding efforts applied, with the majority of the alterations dating from the 15th Century. 

The church contains an unusual piscina that was used to wash the Chalice after communion. 

While the interior gives more of a Georgian feel than medieval, this is due to the box pews which have been retained from this time. The high sides would have protected worshippers from draughts, while affording some element of privacy. 

The east window is medieval and still retains its glass. It was donated in 1471 by John Walker, the Rector of the church at this time. The window contains an image of Walker kneeling in prayer, where he immortalized himself. 

The interior is lit only by candle light, just as it was meant to be. The church has no electricity, gas or running water, which means no ugly pipework or unsightly cables. We therefore get to see it just how it was meant to be seen.