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The main church building was consecrated in 1838, and the tower, “a mark to direct shipping” using the port of Hobart, was completed in1847.  The porch was added in 1888.

Work on the church building, and the complex of buildings around it, continued during the 19^th century and up until 1914.  From 1974 to 1982 major restoration work was undertaken.

The faithful gifts and care of the past parishioners of St George’s, as well as government assistance both past and present, have given us St George’s as it is today: a graceful historic building serving the needs of a congregation of the 21st century.

The church is a handsome building of golden sandstone.  It is in the Neo-classical or Greek Revival style, which was current in England in the early 19th century.  The main body of the church was designed by the government architect, John Lee Archer.  The tower was designed by a convict architect, James Blackburn.

 

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Read more: The Buildings  ch building was consecrated in 1838, and the tower, “a mark to direct shipping” using the port of Hobart, was completed in1847.  The porch was added in 1888.

Work on the church building, and the complex of buildings around it, continued during the 19^th century and up until 1914.  From 1974 to 1982 major restoration work was undertaken.

The faithful gifts and care of the past parishioners of St George’s, as well as government assistance both past and present, have given us St George’s as it is today: a graceful historic building serving the needs of a congregation of the 21st century.