Mon ami français Marie was delighted! An avid explorer, as soon as she spotted the open door to St Stephen's Anglican Church we were in like Flynn :) I too love exploring churches, the simplicity of country churches in particular is more appealing to me. St Stephen's was consecrated and opened for services in 1862 Have a look at St Stephen's circa 1890's, wonderful black & white image. Described as 'restrained Gothic' this delightful red brick church was one of the first buildings constructed in Toodyay and if you looked at the 1890's image earlier, all that is changed is the roof, the original shingle roof replaced by corrugated iron. Très jolie don't you think. Happy Tuesday, take care and stay safe..
What a beauty, inside and out!
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ReplyDelete...an open door is a wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteIt is a small beauty and so well maintained, Grace!
ReplyDeleteA beauty of a church, inside and outside. I love it when you can just walk in and see what it looks like.
ReplyDeleteLove the red brick!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love seeing the inside of churches.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Church.
ReplyDeleteIt has held up so well. It's hard to imagine that it's over 150 years old. And how sweet that the old photo has a bride and groom in it. So many generations of events.
ReplyDeleteHow I love these photos. Yes, I agree that rural, country, or village churches appeal to me more than grand buildings. A feeling of peace and serenity seems to go along with them. I love the brick work and the clean, simple lines. The stained lassis also simple and uncluttered. Less is more!
ReplyDeleteSmall is often better, Grace - and open doors, who can resist!
ReplyDeleteA very similar design to many churches of that era in England - though we have no need for fans in the roof!
ReplyDeleteI too love country church’s but don’t often go inside except for when I am actually attending worship. Churches don’t seem to be open very much these days.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very nice inside. I only visit churches when I am on holliday in other countries :)
ReplyDeleteMuito bonita esta Igreja.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
So simple, to the point, and universal.
ReplyDeleteJanis
GDP
Very sturdy looking church.
ReplyDeleteOui, c'est tres jolie! Nothing like a small country church to bring you back to the old days.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice looking church
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