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Internal and external images of an old sandstone church, and one of its  beautiful stained glass windows.

Holy Trinity Balaclava and Elwood

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Presented by: Holy Trinity Balaclava and Elwood

Description

Holy Trinity was opened in 1871, and the current church building opened in 1883. The stained glass windows tell the stories of people who came to the area during Boom time—some who went on to be household names and some who lost it all in the bust.

A stunning sandstone building with a curious pepperpot-roofed old baptistry, it’s the kind of place you’d intentionally visit in an English village, but which is situated on the edge of St Kilda. The historical Fincham organ has its own quirky history and was funded by Reverend George Torrance, who was also known as ‘the Vanishing Vicar.'

What's On

The building will be open, and there will be guided tours of the stained glass windows and their stories. Live piano music by Bruce Parnell will provide the perfect atmosphere for wandering, or sitting and reflecting around 2pm each day. There will be fabulous piano music each day at 2pm.

Children's Activities

Answer our quiz question correctly and you can ring the church bell. (Adults too!)

In Collaboration With:

  • Kathryn Watt

    Reverend Kathryn Watt is our vicar, and thus one of the current custodians of our parish records. She will lead the guided tours of our stained glass windows.

  • Bruce Parnell

    An eclectic mix of wistful, wandering music will be played on our wonderful grand piano by Bruce Parnell.

Images: (1-5) Holy Trinity Balaclava and Elwood. Photos: Rev. Kathryn Watt and Julian Watt.

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

Saturday 26 July
Open access 10am-4pm
Piano music at 2pm
Tours run 11am, 1pm + 3pm
Running for 30 minutes in groups of 20
No bookings required

Sunday 27 July
Open access 12-4pm
Piano music at 2pm
Church service at 10.30am
Tours running 1pm + 3pm
Running for 30 minutes in groups of 20

Bookings

No bookings required

Meeting Point

Entry through the southern or northern church doors. There is lots of parking on and off Dickens St and on surrounding roads.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby

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