St James' Church is an Anglican church in King Street in Sydney, Australia, known by Sydneysiders as St James' King Street. It is the oldest church building in Sydney and has been in continuous use from its consecration on 11 February 1824. The building was originally designed to serve as a courthouse - a purpose betrayed by the unusual classical form and central positioning of the northern porch (which also serves as the main entrance) - but was...
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St James' Church is an Anglican church in King Street in Sydney, Australia, known by Sydneysiders as St James' King Street. It is the oldest church building in Sydney and has been in continuous use from its consecration on 11 February 1824. The building was originally designed to serve as a courthouse - a purpose betrayed by the unusual classical form and central positioning of the northern porch (which also serves as the main entrance) - but was modified prior to construction as a church with the addition of a steeple at the western end.
The church was designed by the convict and architect Francis Greenway in the Old Colonial Regency style and consecrated in 1824. Further changes were made in 1894 and from 1904 to 1907. Although not the first Anglican church in the colony, St James' is now the oldest church in the centre of Sydney and has a special role in the city's religious and social life. For example, the beginning of the legal year is marked with a service attended by the...
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