Berwick upon Tweed Holy Trinity, Northumberland Genealogy

= Parish History =

Holy Trinity Church is one of very few churches built during the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. It is of considerable architectural interest. The church was built in 1652 by a London mason, John Young of Blackfriars, and is striking because of its Laudian combination of Gothic and Renaissance features. The lack of tower or spire gives the church an unusual appearance. The interior of Berwick Parish Church with its arcade of five bays on Tuscan columns and rounded arches is surprisingly beautiful. The many Venetian windows are characteristic of the church. The chancel and vestry were added in 1855 and there is a reredos by Sir Edwin Lutyens.

= Parish Records =

Durham University Library Archives and Special Collections DDR/EA/PBT/2/25 March 1764-1840 Parish Register transcripts are available to search free online at Record Search. The images of the parish transcripts have not yet been loaded at Record Search.

The dates of the post-1760 transcripts have been noted in detail and sometimes only cover years. For most parishes in the collection there are gaps in the sequence of transcripts. It is advisable to consult the original parish registers for these years and events.

Berwick, Holy Trinity: Records of baptisms 1574-1972, marriages 1572-1992 and burials 1572-1915 are available at Northumberland Collections Service. Baptisms 1574-1924, marriages 1572-1932 and burials 1572-1915 can also be seen at Berwick Record Office. Bishops' Transcripts for the period 1764-1840 are deposited at Durham University Library Archives and Special Collections, Palace Green, Durham City. The International Genealogical Index (I.G.I.) includes baptisms 1574-1812 and marriages 1695-1812 for this parish, and Boyd's Marriage Index includes marriages 1572-1812 and banns 1776-1812. Transcripts of baptisms 1574-1812, marriages 1572-1812 and burials 1574-1812 for Berwick are available at Newcastle Central Library, Local Studies Dept. and Gateshead Central Library, Local Studies Dept. has transcripts covering baptisms 1574-1700 and marriages 1572-1812.