Friday, 30 December 2011

Rookwood, St Michael the Archangel Chapel

St Michael the Archangel Chapel is a Roman Catholic Church in Rookwood Cemetery. This back view of the sandstone building, which was constructed from 1886, showcases the bell tower and the bronze statue of St Michael, the Archangel. This cast statue was installed in 2007 and is the third to adorn this chapel. The original was struck by lightning and destroyed and its replacement also suffered the same fate in 1995. The new statue has been provided with a lightning arrestor to avert another strike.
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35 comments:

  1. Luis GomezFriday, 30 December 2011 at 01:49:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful place J.

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  2. AnonymousFriday, 30 December 2011 at 02:16:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful photo of a grand building!

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoFriday, 30 December 2011 at 02:58:00 GMT+11

    And they say lightning doesn't strike in the same place twice Jim!! Lovely old chapel.

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  4. UnknownFriday, 30 December 2011 at 08:06:00 GMT+11

    Great building. Happy New Year Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. Melbourne Australia PhotosFriday, 30 December 2011 at 08:10:00 GMT+11

    Magnificent photo, Jim! I love the contrast between the cool sky and the warm building tones!

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  6. WencheFriday, 30 December 2011 at 08:36:00 GMT+11

    Historical grand old chapel you've capture. A lot of memories here. Great shot, happy New Year ! :0)

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  7. HansHBFriday, 30 December 2011 at 08:39:00 GMT+11

    So beautiful!
    I wish you a Happy NewYear!

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  8. Joan ElizabethFriday, 30 December 2011 at 08:54:00 GMT+11

    That's an interesting story about the need for a lightening rod. For some reason I like round stone buildings.

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  9. Kay L. DaviesFriday, 30 December 2011 at 08:56:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful, Jim, with the archangel and the bell against the blue of the sky.

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  10. eileeninmdFriday, 30 December 2011 at 09:29:00 GMT+11

    What a pretty chapel and the sky is gorgeous too. The statue is beautiful. Great photo! Happy Skywatching and I wish you a very Happy & Healthy New Year!

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  11. PeterFriday, 30 December 2011 at 09:57:00 GMT+11

    Nice work Jim, great area for history.

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  12. Sylvia KFriday, 30 December 2011 at 10:34:00 GMT+11

    Marvelous capture, Jim, and such a beautiful old chapel! Perfect against those blue, blue skies! Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!

    Sylvia

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  13. BevFriday, 30 December 2011 at 10:36:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful Building!!

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  14. Rae WalterFriday, 30 December 2011 at 11:53:00 GMT+11

    Fascinating about the lightning Jim. Great shot and hope that you have a wonderful photo-filled 2012! Best wishes, Rae

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  15. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comFriday, 30 December 2011 at 12:14:00 GMT+11

    wow, great image. wish i was there. happy holidays!

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  16. DhemzFriday, 30 December 2011 at 12:43:00 GMT+11

    that is really stunning! have a fabulous new year ahead!

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  17. Colin CampbellFriday, 30 December 2011 at 13:40:00 GMT+11

    Happy New Year and thanks for visiting through the year. Take care.

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  18. Ika Devita SusantiFriday, 30 December 2011 at 14:29:00 GMT+11

    Perfect blue sky!

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  19. Yogi♪♪♪Friday, 30 December 2011 at 14:47:00 GMT+11

    Nice building. I like the different types of stone and rock work.

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  20. magiceyeFriday, 30 December 2011 at 15:00:00 GMT+11

    very beautiful picture!

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  21. Lea's MenagerieFriday, 30 December 2011 at 15:31:00 GMT+11

    I like the colors - cool blue sky and warm stone building.
    Best wishes for the New Year!
    Lea
    Mississippi, USA

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  22. forgetmenotFriday, 30 December 2011 at 16:08:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful chapel. Happy New Year. Mickie :)

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  23. AnonymousFriday, 30 December 2011 at 16:33:00 GMT+11

    What a lovely chapel!

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  24. DianneFriday, 30 December 2011 at 18:22:00 GMT+11

    You have captured this wonderful old chapel beautifully Jim.

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  25. diane bFriday, 30 December 2011 at 21:39:00 GMT+11

    A lovely sandstone chapel and an interesting story.

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  26. Tina´s PicStoryFriday, 30 December 2011 at 22:55:00 GMT+11

    wonderful sky! :)

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  27. KarineSaturday, 31 December 2011 at 04:26:00 GMT+11

    What a lovely little church and a stunning blue sky!

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  28. LinneaSaturday, 31 December 2011 at 11:11:00 GMT+11

    Happy new year! I'm looking forward to more of your beautiful skies in 2012!

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  29. VaishVijaySaturday, 31 December 2011 at 13:22:00 GMT+11

    Graceful bell tower against the blue sky with mild flaky clouds is a brilliant capture!

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  30. DimpleSaturday, 31 December 2011 at 13:32:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful building. Gorgeous sky!

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  31. edenSunday, 1 January 2012 at 13:37:00 GMT+11

    Great shot!

    Happy New Year.

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  32. UnknownMonday, 2 January 2012 at 01:41:00 GMT+11

    Great architecture! Best wishes for 2012, J Bar.

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  33. JulieTuesday, 3 January 2012 at 00:17:00 GMT+11

    Jim, could you maybe just add a link back to the 'Taphophile Tragics' meme, please?

    I have an image of this chapel in my folder from my one and only visit to Rookwood. I must go through them all to check what I do have.

    I have scheduled a visit to Waverley Cemetery next Sunday. Just stocking up ...

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  34. Gemma WisemanTuesday, 3 January 2012 at 08:09:00 GMT+11

    Amazing that lightning should strike this bell tower twice! A very impressive structure!

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  35. JimTuesday, 3 January 2012 at 08:53:00 GMT+11

    Julie, no worries. I have added a link back now. :)

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