Name/TitleThe Welsh Church, 320 La Trobe Street north
About this objectMelbourne Welsh Church, built in the Gothic revival style and registered on the Victorian Heritage Register. Church has stuccoed walls and turrets on either side of main entrance. Brick fence with iron palings. Brick buildings to either side of the church in photo have since been demolished.
The first Welsh-language church service in the colony was held on 15 December 1852, and a chapel was first built on this land in La Trobe Street in 1857. The site was donated by the crown, for the construction of a Welsh Calvinist Methodist Church. The church was rebuilt in 1870 by architects Crouch and Wilson, and is now more than 150 years old. Initially all services were in Welsh, but English-language services were later introduced. Services are still held in Welsh twice a month, as well as in English.
Probable dating 1970-1980.
Inscription and MarksInscribed on verso in blue biro : "WELSH CHURCH".
Inscribed on verso in pencil : "(C1960 ?)"
Measurements12.7 x 17.7 cms (image)
Period1970-1980
Object TypePhotograph
Subject and Association KeywordsWelsh community
Subject and Association KeywordsLa Trobe Street (Melbourne, Vic)
Subject and Association KeywordsGothic Revival (Architecture)
Subject and Association KeywordsChurches
Subject and Association KeywordsHoddle Grid
Subject and Association KeywordsMethodist Church
Subject and Association KeywordsMelbourne (Victoria.)
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberA-481
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