"The Church" by leggzy

"The Church"

Constructed in 1836-37 at Port Arthur's convict settlement in Tasmania. Built on high ground to overlook the convict settlement, the church could accommodate over one thousand souls at its services. The church was never consecrated, due to its use by prisoners of different denominations, and was simply known as "The Church"

The church was destroyed by fire in 1884 and has undergone repeated conservation work throughout the 20th century. Today, The outer walls are all that remain of the church.

Another older photo taken a few years ago, and is part of my "Wind-Back Wednesday" theme.

Many thanks for viewing my project - all comments & fav's are much appreciated :)

Grat image and composition Fav.
July 27th, 2016  
Lovely image and interesting history :)
July 27th, 2016  
A great building in a prime location. When will someone purchase it and convert it to a house?
July 27th, 2016  
Wonderful to see the church like this in Australia.
July 27th, 2016  
Wonderful composition. Very timely for me, I'm just planning a trip to Tassie in September and this is on my list.
July 27th, 2016  
A beautiful shot, wonderful history.
July 27th, 2016  
A really beautiful capture of a beautiful looking church.
July 27th, 2016  
Terrific capture of a great icon! Glad you explained it was a "wind back" capture as I didn't think you'd have blue sky today!!
July 27th, 2016  
That bench looks very inviting
July 27th, 2016  
Nice scene
July 27th, 2016  
Wonderful capture.
July 27th, 2016  
Spectacular building
July 27th, 2016  
Great composition
July 27th, 2016  
Nice
July 27th, 2016  
A lovely shot of this attractive church - and so nice to hear about it's history too!

Ian
July 27th, 2016  
It's beautiful. nice image!!
July 27th, 2016  
Great architecture
July 28th, 2016  
Excellent composition! Great architecture indeed..
July 28th, 2016  
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