Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Rookwood, chapel

The Sacred Heart Catholic Chapel in Rookwood Necropolis, in the western suburb of Rookwood. The chapel was built in 1928, when the railway line had been extended and Mortuary Station Number Three was built nearby. The funeral train services were discontinued in 1948. The chapel wasfully restored in 2011 and is used again for funeral services.
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24 comments:

  1. Lois EvensenTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 02:07:00 GMT+11

    What a lovely little chapel. I bet that rose window is pretty from the inside when it is bright outside.

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  2. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Tuesday, 26 February 2013 at 02:59:00 GMT+11

    Pretty chapel. I'd never heard of a funeral train before.

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  3. UnknownTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 07:56:00 GMT+11

    Nice looking Chapel> Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  4. RandiTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 08:03:00 GMT+11

    Lovely shot - I love the round window on the chapel.

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  5. Sylvia KTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 09:34:00 GMT+11

    Lovely old chapel! I'd never heard of a funeral train before either. Wonderful capture as always, Jim, and beautiful blue, blue skies as always, too! Have a great week!

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  6. eileeninmdTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 09:41:00 GMT+11

    Pretty church, the round window is beautiful. Great shot, thanks for sharing your world!

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  7. KarenTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 10:16:00 GMT+11

    Great shot of this well maintained chapel!

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  8. AnonymousTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 10:23:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful photo of a beautiful church for OWT ^_^

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  9. RajeshTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 13:29:00 GMT+11

    Great looking chapel.

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  10. AnnTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 14:22:00 GMT+11

    Nice looking chapel.

    Don't think I answered your question about my last reflection post. Its the gates of the Great Synagogue in Elizabeth St.

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  11. JamaTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 15:32:00 GMT+11

    What a lovely little chapel!

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  12. NatureStopTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 16:06:00 GMT+11

    Great shot of the lovely chapel.Have a great day!

    Shantana

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  13. LifeRamblingsTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 16:35:00 GMT+11

    What a lovely chapel. Great photo.

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  14. MarkTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 18:33:00 GMT+11

    Great shot Jim and you use one of my favourite words - necropolis!

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  15. LizTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 21:39:00 GMT+11

    beautiful chapel. Happy RT2.

    My entries:
    Liz (mcn)
    Liz (mot)

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  16. Maria @ LSSTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 21:39:00 GMT+11

    Great capture!

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  17. AnnaTuesday, 26 February 2013 at 22:06:00 GMT+11

    Such a beautiful chapel, Jim!
    Lovely capture...
    Warm greetings from Holland,
    Anna :D

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  18. DanaWednesday, 27 February 2013 at 01:02:00 GMT+11

    Pretty chapel. I love the brick. ☺

    Have a wonderful Tuesday!

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  19. lina@womens perspectivesWednesday, 27 February 2013 at 01:29:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful chapel!

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  20. LeaWednesday, 27 February 2013 at 02:20:00 GMT+11

    Interesting architecture, and beautiful blue sky!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  21. HazelWednesday, 27 February 2013 at 02:48:00 GMT+11

    Charming!

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  22. Magical Mystical TeacherWednesday, 27 February 2013 at 11:58:00 GMT+11

    I hope you're compiling a collection of photos from your area to be published in a book!

    Wayward Red Flower

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