[2] In the early to mid 18th century, the brickwork of the choir and transepts was covered with stucco, later removed in a restoration of the church by Henry Francis Lockwood between 1842-45.

[3] In 1861 a lengthy restoration of the church was begun under the direction of the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott which lasted until 1878 and cost £32,750[4] (equivalent to £4,015,000 in 2023).

[5] In 1906 it was discovered that the tower was in danger, resulting in emergency work to underpin the church with concrete and rebuild the nave piers.

[6] It is the largest parish church in England by floor area,[7] and contains what is widely acknowledged to be some of the finest medieval brick-work in the country, particularly in the transepts.

William Wilberforce, who led the parliamentary campaign against the slave trade, was baptised in Holy Trinity Church in 1759.

Hull was an easy target for the Luftwaffe to find on account of its proximity to the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.

In November 2014 plans were unveiled to reorder the church, creating an outstanding venue for performances, exhibitions and banquets, a visitor destination, and a place where those in need of help can find assistance.

The transformation, costing a total of £4.5 million, was to take place in phases from 2016 onwards, the first being ready for Hull's role as UK City of Culture in 2017.

[12] In March 2019 the Minster received a grant of £3.9 million from Highways England to create a visitor centre, café and exhibition spaces.