St Paul's stands the test of time

July 24, 2014, 4 a.m.

ONE hundred and fifty years ago, Camperdowns Anglican parishioners were eagerly watching as their new church building began to take shape on the corner of what is now known as Church and Fergusson streets.

Susan Cole, a member of St Pauls Anglican Church in Camperdown, is helping to organise celebrations for the churchs 150th anniversary next month.140722DW10 Picture: DAMIAN WHITE

ONE hundred and fifty years ago, Camperdowns Anglican parishioners were eagerly watching as their new church building began to take shape on the corner of what is now known as Church and Fergusson streets.

Today the church looks a little different compared to when the first service was held in August of 1864. But the original nave, with its exquisite stained glass windows, has stood the test of the time and on August 17 parishioners will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first service held in the imposing bluestone walls of St Pauls church.

Parishioner and historian Susan Cole said construction of the church started in April of 1864, and was completed in August of the same year. She said the nave was completed first, followed by the French Gothic style transepts, crossing and vaulted apsidal sanctuary in 1894.

The tower and spire were added in 1955.

Mrs Cole said the church has stood the test of time due to many generous benefactors.

The Manifold family especially have been huge supporters of the church and the building across the generations, she said.

Many sections of the church were added in memory of members of the Manifold family. The choir area and altar area were added in 1894 in memory of Mr and Mrs John Manifold and the tower and spire are in memory of Edward and Beatrice Manifold.

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St Paul's stands the test of time