St James’ Church, Sydney, Colonial Anglican church in Sydney, Australia
The Georgian style church features classical porticos, large windows, and a prominent spire that previously served as a navigation point for ships in Port Jackson.
Convict architect Francis Greenway designed the building in 1819 as a courthouse, but Commissioner John Bigge modified the plans to create St James' Church.
The Children's Chapel contains murals by the Turramurra Painters and the church maintains a collection of nineteenth-century marble memorials throughout its interior.
Located at 173 King Street in Sydney's central business district, the church stands near the law courts and Sydney Hospital, maintaining strong connections with legal and medical communities.
The structure remains the oldest church building in Sydney with continuous use since its 1824 consecration, serving as the principal Anglican church for fifty years.
Location: City of Sydney
Inception: 1819
Architects: Francis Greenway
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Address: 173 King Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Website: http://sjks.org.au
GPS coordinates: -33.86940,151.21100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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