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Sea serpent roof ornament, Lyttleton Street, East Launceston, Tasmania
One of three photographs of domestic roof-top adornments in Lyttleton Street, East Launceston. The ornament on this roof creates a sea serpent effect, with its body coiling along the roof line and its head raised to look over the roof. Also known as…
Cat Roof Ornament, Lyttleton Street, East Launceston, Tasmania
One of three photographs of domestic roof-top adornments in Lyttleton Street, East Launceston. This one features a cat. Situated on the edge of the roof over-looking the street, it is possible that the cat was in part inspired by the gargoyles that…
Pilgrim Uniting Church, Launceston
One of two photographs of the Pilgrim Uniting Church in Launceston. The church was designed by Melbourne firm Crouch and Wilson and was built in 1866-1868 as a Methodist church. The brick church is in the Gothic style with stucco decorations, arched…
Castle on Bass Highway, Tasmania
This modern-day castle, can be found on the Bass Highway between Launceston and Devonport in northern Tasmania. This photograph shows the full extent of the castle, featuring extensive crenellation and numerous towers, including tower-like garden…
Castle on Bass Highway, Tasmania
This modern-day castle, can be found on the Bass Highway between Launceston and Devonport in northern Tasmania. This photograph shows the full extent of the castle, featuring extensive crenellation and numerous towers, including tower-like garden…
Baptist Tabernacle church, Perth, Tasmania
One of three photographs of the Baptist Tabernacle church in Clarence Street, Perth, Tasmania. The church was designed by English architect George Fagg and built in 1889 by William Gibson. The church is said to have Indian influence, but Byzantine…
Baptist Tabernacle Church, Perth, Tasmania
One of three photographs of the Baptist Tabernacle church in Clarence Street, Perth, Tasmania. The church was designed by English architect George Fagg and built in 1889 by William Gibson. The church is said to have Indian influence, but Byzantine…
Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Launceston, Tasmania
One of two photographs of the former Chalmers Presbyterian Church in Launceston. The church was built in Gothic Revival style in 1859 (the first service was in January 1860) and was designed by architect William Henry Clayton (1823-1877). It was…