Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

Building of the Holy Trinity Church began in 1825. It was completed in 1832, and consecrated in 1838 by the Revd Edward Burrow in the presence of the Dowager Queen Adelaide, widow of William IV.In 1842 it was raised to Cathedral status with the creation of the Diocese of Gibraltar at the time of the enthronement of George Tomlinson as first Bishop. The Diocese then included all Anglican chaplaincies from Portugal to the Caspian Sea.

The Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe, as is its correct title now, was inaugurated at a service in this Cathedral in January 1981 in the presence of the Governor at the time, General Sir William Jackson and the Diocesan Bishop, John Satterthwaithe. The new diocese includes the former Diocese of Gibraltar, together with the former Jurisdiction of North and Central Europe.

In January 2000 a very interesting booklet entitled "Cathedral of The Holy Trinity, Gibraltar" was published. This was originally written by Dorothy Ellicott and has been extensively updated by Albert Douglas Langston JP, Churchwarden, and the Revd Canon Michael Coombe, former Precentor. The book makes a fascinating read. It covers the history of the Cathedral and contains information on the numerous interesting and historical items which are found inside this important place of worship.