In pictures: Looking back at Worcester's lost chapels and churches

Many of the buildings shown here will be familiar to local people, as a central part of the communities of Worcester, whether that be to regular churchgoers, for important family occasions or in some cases as the venue for community groups and youth clubs.

All of the buildings shown disappeared in the later 20th century, some as the result of structural issues, while others had simply become redundant.

We’d love to hear your memories of them!

Holy Trinity Church, Shrub Hill Road in the later stages of demolition in 1965

Only one of the churches shown still exists in part; that of Holy Trinity, Shrub Hill, and not on its original site.

In fact, the building had rather an unusual story having incorporated an impressive medieval roof structure within the church when it was constructed in the 1860s.

The roof had been salvaged from the ruined Guesten Hall in College Green, which was demolished at that time, leaving behind the ruins that can be seen today behind the cathedral.

When a large proportion of the parishioners of Holy Trinity parish were moved out of the surrounding area to new estates outside the city centre, the church at Shrub Hill became redundant and was demolished in 1965.

Thankfully, the architectural value of the medieval roof was well recognised and was to find a new home at Avoncroft Museum where it can still be seen today.

Worcester Life Stories is a collaborative project bringing local people together through shared stories of the City of Worcester.

It is co-led by Dr Natasha Lord, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and Sheena Payne-Lunn, Worcester City Council and funded thanks to National Lottery players. For further information or to share your stories, visit worcesterlifestories.org.uk, our Facebook page or Twitter @worlifestories.

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