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Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York.
Grade l listed.
North Door entrance.
A church has stood on this site for over 900 years. The first was reduced to rubble during the Norman Conquest of 1066. French monks rebuilt the church and established a Benedictine priory here in 1098. Disaster struck when a fire that raged through York in 1137 damaged the church. The priory lost its lands and buildings during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, but was allowed to continue as a parish church. The stocks from the churchyard dating from the 18th century have been restored and are now on display as part of the Monks of Micklegate exhibition inside the church. A replica of the stocks can be seen as you enter the churchyard.
George William Taylor Fisher drowned 6 Aug 1859, son of James Hurtle & Elizabeth Fisher in th wreck of the Admella.
“Died. . . Drowned from the wreck of the Admella steamer, off Cape Northumberland, on the 6th August, George Fisher, third son of James Hurtle Fisher, President of the Legislative Council of South Australia, aged 34 years.” [Register 18 Aug 1859]
“Twenty-two saved, including Rochfort, Hurtle Fisher, Capt McEwen, Andrew Waller, Thomas Davey. Other names not known. Latest from Admella. . . Poor George Fisher was lost when the vessel first struck.” [Advertiser 18 Aug 1859]
“The loss of the steamer Admella, probably the best coasting vessel in the colonies, on a reef near Cape Northumberland. A number of old and well-known colonists, including two sons of the Hon. J. H. Fisher, the President of the Legislative Council, were on board.” [Register 18 Aug 1859]
Church foundation stone 26 Jan 1838 by Governor Hindmarsh, opened Aug 1838. Building closed 1 Dec 1844, walls & tower having cracked dangerously and congregation moved to St John’s, Halifax St, re-opened 10 Aug 1845. Named as pro-cathedral with arrival of Bishop Short 1847, consecrated Jul 1848. New schoolroom opened Sep 1887. Worship in schoolroom while church enlarged & renovated 1888-89, architect Edward John Woods, walls raised 4-5 feet, tower also raised, new stone darker than original limestone from quarry behind Government House.
Plaque in memory of Marianne Fisher, daughter of John Hurtle Fisher, who died 18 Jun 1927
“FISHER.—[Died] On June 18, at "Cummins," Morphettville, Marianne, third daughter of the late Sir James Hurtle Fisher, aged 100.” [News 18 Jun 1927]
“Miss Marianne Fisher. . . celebrated her hundredth birthday on February 5. . . was the last survivor of the Buffalo, and a daughter of the late Sir James Hurtle Fisher. At the age of 10 she left the old home in England. . . When they anchored in Holdfast Bay there was nothing but sand and a background of trees. The family had to live on the Buffalo for several days while their home was being erected near the Torrens. . . Subsequently a fire occurred, arid the wooden structure was reduced to ashes. . . Miss Fisher, who spent much time in New Zealand, possessed a lovable disposition. On many occasions she visited Great Britain. She lived .at the home of Mr. G. C. Morphett {her grand-nephew) and Mrs. Morphett, of Cummins, Morphettville, where she celebrated her hundredth birthday. . . [She] delighted in needlework, crochet, and knitting. She loved the garden. . . 8ometimes she went motoring. . . was fond of letter writing.” [News 18 Jun 1927]
Church foundation stone 26 Jan 1838 by Governor Hindmarsh, opened Aug 1838. Building closed 1 Dec 1844, walls & tower having cracked dangerously and congregation moved to St John’s, Halifax St, re-opened 10 Aug 1845. Named as pro-cathedral with arrival of Bishop Short 1847, consecrated Jul 1848. New schoolroom opened Sep 1887. Worship in schoolroom while church enlarged & renovated 1888-89, architect Edward John Woods, walls raised 4-5 feet, tower also raised, new stone darker than original limestone from quarry behind Government House.
Plaque in memory of Elizabeth, wife of John Hurtle Fisher, who died 2 Jul 1857.
“The lady of the Hon. James Hurtle Fisher, President of the Legislative Council, died yesterday morning. . . Mrs. Fisher was one of our earliest colonists, and was not only respected and beloved by the numerous members of her own family, but by all who were honoured with her intimate acquaintance.” [Register 3 Jul 1857]
Church foundation stone 26 Jan 1838 by Governor Hindmarsh, opened Aug 1838. Building closed 1 Dec 1844, walls & tower having cracked dangerously and congregation moved to St John’s, Halifax St, re-opened 10 Aug 1845. Named as pro-cathedral with arrival of Bishop Short 1847, consecrated Jul 1848. New schoolroom opened Sep 1887. Worship in schoolroom while church enlarged & renovated 1888-89, architect Edward John Woods, walls raised 4-5 feet, tower also raised, new stone darker than original limestone from quarry behind Government House.
Church foundation stone 26 Jan 1838 by Governor Hindmarsh, opened Aug 1838. Building closed 1 Dec 1844, walls & tower having cracked dangerously and congregation moved to St John’s, Halifax St, re-opened 10 Aug 1845. Named as pro-cathedral with arrival of Bishop Short 1847, consecrated Jul 1848. New schoolroom opened Sep 1887. Worship in schoolroom while church enlarged & renovated 1888-89, architect Edward John Woods, walls raised 4-5 feet, tower also raised, new stone darker than original limestone from quarry behind Government House.
Except for the window at the extreme right of the picture, the North side windows were given by the Wilcock family of Ryecroft Farm. Each incorporates the emblem of a diocese of which Downall Green has historically been or is currently a part: (from left to right) York, Lichfield, Chester and Liverpool. A dedication at the bottom of the “Chester” window reads as follows:
“The four North Aisle Windows \ are to the memory of Mary, \ John, and Alice Wilcock, and \ were presented by the family.”
Photograph taken on 22 June 2022.
Hey, Andrew! can you translate this one?
I think "Lancaver" is Lancaster (that's where the cemetery is located)
Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York.
Grade l listed.
North Door entrance.
A church has stood on this site for over 900 years. The first was reduced to rubble during the Norman Conquest of 1066. French monks rebuilt the church and established a Benedictine priory here in 1098. Disaster struck when a fire that raged through York in 1137 damaged the church. The priory lost its lands and buildings during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, but was allowed to continue as a parish church. The stocks from the churchyard dating from the 18th century have been restored and are now on display as part of the Monks of Micklegate exhibition inside the church. A replica of the stocks can be seen as you enter the churchyard.