High in the Crossing Vault, 500-year-old paintings tell the Easter story through simple images.

A legacy of land and power

Two brothers who built Georgian Hull, discover their legacy.

Explore medieval death and find out how people sang for their salvation!

This painting of the Holy Family having a meal had hidden meanings, but what are they?

Holy Trinity's Siegburg bowl is a rare treasure, find out about it here.

Discover some interesting facts about how Christianity approaches death and burial!

The Churchyard surrounding Holy Trinity was consecrated in the 1300s. From this date until the 1850s, it was used to bury the city’s dead.

Our volunteers have tried to find out who might have owned the precious ceramic tankard in our archaeology collection. Could it be a master mariner or someone connected with Trinity House?

People sometimes think graves were robbed because people wanted to steal goods from them such as jewellery. However, the main reason for grave-robbing was to serve education and medical science.

Castle Street Burial Ground opened in 1785 and had with plenty of space for the growing population of Hull.

Jane Griswood's name once shone in brass studs on the lid of her coffin. But who was this old lady, buried in Castle Street in 1834?

Our tiny lamb found in child's burial has powerful religious significance. Reverend Dominic explains why.

This great man helped shape the shipping trade in Hull - but you've never heard of him.

Come and read about Hull Minster's 350-year-old library and the fascinating books within!

A lot of pottery has been found in Georgian and Victorian burials in the Minster churchyard and in Holy Trinity Burial Ground in Castle Street: plates, dishes and cups found in coffins. Why are they there?

In the second part of our series we investigate how Hull Minster was understood and interpreted in the 'Long' 18th century, from 1700-1837.

Hull's central church is the keystone of the city's heritage. Come and read actual accounts of the church from the 16th and 17th centuries!

How did this huge painting travel around the county and why?

Who are the mysterious ladies at the top of the nave columns?

Learn more about a family with huge influence in the city

Hull Minster is home to many intriguing 'labelstops' - small decorative carvings the offer a glimpse into medieval life.

Discover more about the artist Walter Crane, who designed two of Holy Trinity's most colourful stained glass windows.

Memorials in the church come in all shapes and sizes, to remind us of the lives of people who have died.