St Johns Anglican Church, New Town
St Johns Ave, New Town
Saturday, Nov 07
Sunday, Nov 08
Photographer: Paul Johnston
Photographer: Paul Johnston
Photographer: Paul Johnston
Photographer: Paul Johnston
Architect: John Lee Archer (1835)
Faith, History and Hidden Stories
Tucked within the historic grounds of St John’s Park, St John’s Church offers a fascinating glimpse into Tasmania’s colonial past and the role architecture played in the institutions of early Hobart.
Designed by colonial architect John Lee Archer, the Gothic Revival church forms part of a remarkable collection of nineteenth-century buildings associated with the former Orphan Schools. Its history is closely connected to the lives of children who lived within this institutional complex, including the difficult histories of separation, displacement and colonial care.
For Open House Hobart, visitors are invited to explore the church and discover how its architecture and history reveal a much larger story about faith, community and the changing social landscape of Tasmania.
Open: Sat 7 Nov, 9.00am – 4.00pm and Sun 8 Nov, 9.00am – 10.00am (with option for tours being taken in small groups)
Location
New Town
Building Types
Cultural
Place of Worship
Architectural Period
Pre-separation Colonial (1836-1850)
Features
Heritage
History of Hobart
Accessibilities
Level Changes
Uneven Surfaces
See. Snap. Share. Win.
Share your pics of your favourite places and the stories that go with them on Instagram or Facebook, using the hashtags #oh_hobart and #oh_southernmidlands to enter this year’s photo competition. Stay tuned for a host of prizes.
![Open House Hobart and the Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) Tasmania @emagn_tas would like to thank everyone who kindly bid in this year's annual Sheltered [Ground] Silent Auction.
We watched the last-minute bidding war on some items (looking at your chair, @other_furniture_) with absolute glee; because, together, you helped raise over $8000 for the Hobart Women's Shelter @hobartwomensshelter. Legends. THANK YOU!!
If you missed out on an item, but you'd still like to support HWS, please head to the link in bio to make a donation. Your financial help plays a critical role in supporting service delivery and therapeutic programs, and fund strategic projects such as building long-term homes. Such programs provide opportunities for women and children to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Finally, congratulations to those who outbid everyone else – enjoy your beautiful pieces, knowing there's a string of jealous individuals who missed out. Don't worry! We'll do it all again next year.
Image: Isabel and Elsie, prototype houses for Hobart Women's Shelter, by Christopher Clinton Architect @christopher__clinton with Core Collective Architects @core_collective | Photographer: Nina Hamilton @nina.hamilton.photo](https://openhousehobart.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)