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We’ve awarded a grant to the church council at All Saints, Hessle to undertake critical repairs to the 15th-century spire, which is in a critically poor state.
Completely rebuilt between 1135 and 1154, some elements of the twelfth century structure remain in place or have been repurposed elsewhere in the church, so the site is of particular interest to architectural historians. All Saints is also the mother church of Hull Minster, making it an integral part of the region’s religious history.
Bringing together heritage and the arts
The project aims to bring the local community together with an engagement programme that will run throughout the restoration, featuring film, art and dance.
As part of a new exhibition at All Saints, schools, care homes, cafés and other community groups will create 10 panels of tapestry, painting and mosaic exploring the heritage of the church and the town of Hessle.
The project will develop movement workshops with local musicians and theatre groups, creating performances inspired by Hessle’s story. These will include the production and presentation of a short film, which will bring together intergenerational groups through dance.
Vicar Rev Gemma Turner says: “The history of Hessle has always been interwoven with All Saints, as is community life today. Our project will explore that heritage and those connections, and in doing so, give them new life.
“We will not just restore the building, but through art, dance and music, we will help maintain the living heritage of our community, involving new generations in sharing all that makes Hessle what it is and always has been.”
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