Storyteller to explore Trinity Church's 900-year history

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 06:09 · Archive

The Green Howards Museum in Richmond will host an evening on 30 October exploring Trinity Church's 900-year past.

The Green Howards Museum, housed in Richmond's listed Trinity Church, will host an evening on 30 October at 6pm exploring the building's 900-year history. Professional storyteller Rhoda Fraser, known for her Richmond ghost walks, will discuss Trinity Church's many uses since its construction in the mid-12th century.

The museum said visitors will learn how the Norman-era building, originally built as a place of worship for soldiers in Richmond Castle's bailey, has served as a court room and cafe. Little of the original Norman structure remains, though most of the church's current features date from the 14th and 15th centuries, following numerous restorations.

The church became home to the Green Howards Museum in 1973, which documents the regiment's history from its formation in 1688 to its amalgamation into the Yorkshire Regiment in 2006. Among the museum's treasures is the Eclipse Box of 2090, a time capsule sealed in February 2002 in a niche in Trinity Church tower, containing printed material about Richmond from 2002 and a plaque requesting it remain sealed until September 23, 2090.

Tickets include a wine platter, cheese platter and museum entry. Advance booking is recommended.

How it is being reported

• Storyteller to explore 'remarkable' past of historic North Yorkshire buildingA North Yorkshire regimental museum will open its doors for an evening exploring the remarkable 900-year history of one of a town's most historic buildings.The Northern Echo · 24 Oct, 05:30
• Storyteller to explore 'remarkable' past of historic North Yorkshire buildingA North Yorkshire regimental museum will open its doors for an evening exploring the remarkable 900-year history of one of a town's most historic buildings.Darlington & Stockton Times · 24 Oct, 05:30

In this story: The Green Howards Museum · Trinity Church · Richmond · Rhoda Fraser · Richmond Castle · Yorkshire Regiment

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