(Photo: State Library of Queensland and John Oxley Library; #117230)
The historical photo was taken from a rooftop vantage point in Adelaide Street, and shows the imposing structure high atop the sheer cliff face opposite. A combination of the overhanging awnings on the present buildings in Adelaide Street and the now-abundant greenery behind the cathedral made my recent attempt to emulate the original picture a tad difficult, but I did my best.

A picture taken in Ann Street of the other side of the building provides a little more detail of the exterior of the cathedral.

The story of the building of the cathedral, including the delays caused by fluctuating finances (well known to most of us in current times!) can be found in the cathedral's web pages. As a structure it is most impressive, so much so that I suspended my usual avoidance of churches for a visit to see the completed cathedral. Inside the rather stern-looking Gothic exterior are wonderful vaults and arches, with dappled sunlight filtered through stained glass windows playing on the brickwork.


And the windows themselves are very colourful and impressive. Stained glass windows usually contain stories within the fabulous panels of multi-coloured glass, and these are no exception. The cathedral is open to visitors and it is well worth making time to see this beautiful and historic building.
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