Friday, 6 April 2012

Darlinghurst, St Johns Anglican Church

St Johns Anglican Church is located along Darlinghurst Road, in the inner city suburb of Darlinghurst. This sandstone church was designed by J.F. Hilly in the Gothic Revival style and built in 1858. The noted architect, Edmund Blacket, designed later additions such as the north and south transepts, spire and chancel. The square tower and pinnacled spire of this heritage listed building still dominates the sky in the suburb.
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20 comments:

  1. Luis GomezFriday, 6 April 2012 at 02:47:00 GMT+10

    I used to walk by it everyday. Thanks for the memories Jim.

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  2. LindaFriday, 6 April 2012 at 05:05:00 GMT+10

    Really beautiful.

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  3. JulieFriday, 6 April 2012 at 05:06:00 GMT+10

    It is a difficult church to photograph because it is being encroached by car washes and their ilk.

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  4. JoFriday, 6 April 2012 at 06:21:00 GMT+10

    I do love a good church for photos. Happy Easter, stay safe and enjoy.

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  5. JimFriday, 6 April 2012 at 07:12:00 GMT+10

    Thanks, Jo. I thought it would be a good choice for Good Friday. Happy Easter.

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  6. UnknownFriday, 6 April 2012 at 07:14:00 GMT+10

    Great post. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. PatFriday, 6 April 2012 at 07:16:00 GMT+10

    This is a beautiful church. I love the spire up against the deep blue sky. Happy Easter!

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  8. CarolFriday, 6 April 2012 at 07:58:00 GMT+10

    Great photo and beautiful blue sky. The spire is impressive.

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  9. Sylvia KFriday, 6 April 2012 at 09:43:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful church and beautiful skies for a background! Terrific capture as always, Jim! Happy Easter and have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  10. lina @women's perspectivesFriday, 6 April 2012 at 13:49:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful church and blue sky.

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  11. AnonymousFriday, 6 April 2012 at 15:13:00 GMT+10

    What a marvellous church.

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  12. HelsFriday, 6 April 2012 at 17:55:00 GMT+10

    Sandstone looks beautiful in Sydney's public buildings, nowhere more than the Darlinghurst Church. I don't remember sandstone being used in Melbourne buildings.

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  13. DianneFriday, 6 April 2012 at 19:28:00 GMT+10

    I love these sandstone churches built back in the mid 1800's .. Very sturdy.... Have a lovely Easter Jim.

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  14. eileeninmdFriday, 6 April 2012 at 20:30:00 GMT+10

    Gorgeous sky and church! Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!

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  15. Louis la VacheFriday, 6 April 2012 at 21:57:00 GMT+10

    «Louis» is always fascinated with church architecture, so he enjoyed this post, Jim.

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  16. AnnaSaturday, 7 April 2012 at 03:39:00 GMT+10

    Such a beautiful church, Jim!
    Great capture...
    Easter greetings from Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  17. ExploreColoradoSaturday, 7 April 2012 at 08:21:00 GMT+10

    Churches have so much character. This one's beautiful.

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  18. Tatjana ParkachevaSaturday, 7 April 2012 at 17:28:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful church.

    Regards and best wishes

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  19. Melbourne Australia PhotosSunday, 8 April 2012 at 11:36:00 GMT+10

    Lovely shot!

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