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St Andrew's Cathedral
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St Andrew's Cathedral, founded in 1819, was designed by Edmund Blacket in the Perpendicular Gothic style and was consecrated in 1868. The cathedral was built on the site of a smaller temporary structure authorised by Governor Macquarie in 1812. The first foundations stones were actually laid in 1819 but Bishop William Grant Broughton, who was consecrated as a bishop in 1836, had a new foundation stone laid in 1837. The plans, prepared by the architect James Hume were of modest proportions and some of the walls were constructed before the project was again abandoned in 1842. That year, Edmund Blacket presented himself to Bishop Broughton with a letter from the Archbishop of Centerbury recommending his talent as an architect. He would become he official Colonial Architect from 1849 to 1854. Blacket enlarged the building by two bays in length and added the central tower. He also proceeded to change the overall form and detailing of the building. The Chapter House was built in 1886. Major restoration work was undertaken in 1999-2000.
St Andrew’s Cathedral is in the heart of Sydney, next to Sydney’s Town Hall and is a key evangelical church for overseas and interstate visitors. The cathedral is the central gathering place for Diocesan events, being the “seat” of the Archbishop of Sydney. St Andrew’s Cathedral School has a close association with the Cathedral, as it was first established as a school for the Cathedral choir.
St Andrew's Cathedral was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 3 September 2004.
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