Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Fitzroy)

In March 1845 Bishop Selwyn laid the foundation stone of Holy Trinity. The cost of this first chapel was £50 and it was opened for worship by Rev. Bolland on 5 May 1845.

This building was replaced by a more permanent structure in 1872. Further additions were carried out in 1888, the architect being Mr. Sanderson. The church was again renovated in 1903 with plans being drawn by Frank Messenger.

In 1927 further renovations and enlargements were carried out at a cost of £1,145.

In the mid 1960s more work was carried out, this time the architect was Mr. R. Syme.

Further reading: Holy Trinity New Plymouth, Ada C. Alexander, 1970 (TRCT283 ALE). 

Related documents:

Bishop to dedicate Vicarage, Church and Windows (Taranaki Herald 6 May 1954)

Historic church to be enlarged (Taranaki Herald 10 April 1964)

Improvements to church (Taranaki Herald 28 April 1966)

Rededication of Holy Trinity (Taranaki Photo News #128 26 November 1966)

Art treasures found in church (Taranaki Daily News 27 April 2012) 

Of passing interest, Kelvin Day (Taranaki Daily News 8 September 2014)

Holy Trinity Fitzroy to mark 176 years (North Taranaki Midweek 19 May 2021)