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.

24 comments:

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

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

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

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

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  7. Great shot of this well maintained chapel!

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  8. Wonderful photo of a beautiful church for OWT ^_^

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

    Shantana

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

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

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  13. Pretty chapel. I love the brick. ☺

    Have a wonderful Tuesday!

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

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  15. 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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