Old Saint Paul's

34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington N.Z. Thorndon is an inner suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. ... Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Poneke) is the capital of New Zealand, the countrys second-largest urban area and the most populous national capital in Oceania. ... Motto: None. ...

Old Saint Paul's is an example of 19th century Gothic Revival architecture. The design has been adapted, however, to incorporate colonial conditions and materials. Victoria Tower at the Palace of Westminster, London: Gothic details provided by A.W.N. Pugin The Gothic revival was a European architectural movement with origins in mid-18th century England. ...

Old Saint Paul's was designed by Reverend Frederick Thatcher, then vicar of St. Paul's parish, Thorndon. Thorndon is an inner suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. ...

Constructed entirely from New Zealand native timbers, with stunning stained glass windows.

Stained glass windows in South alcove

The flags which are displayed in the nave include the ensigns of the Royal Navy, the New Zealand Merchant Navy, and the United States Marine Corps (second division) who were stationed in Wellington during World War II Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x683, 511 KB) Author: Dean S. Pemberton HDR image. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x683, 511 KB) Author: Dean S. Pemberton HDR image. ... Links to full descriptions of the elements of a Gothic floorplan are also found at the entry Cathedral diagram. ... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the British armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ... In most seafaring countries, the merchant marine (or merchant navy) is a fleet of ships used for commerce that sometimes complements the navy. ... United States Marine Corps seal The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. ... Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Poneke) is the capital of New Zealand, the countrys second-largest urban area and the most populous national capital in Oceania. ... Combatants Allies: • Poland, • UK & Commonwealth, • France, • Soviet Union, • USA, • China, ...and others Axis: • Germany, • Italy, • Japan, ...and others Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total: 50 million Full list Military dead: 8 million Civilian dead: 4 million Total: 12 million Full list World War II, also, The...

While no longer a parish church, Old Saint Paul's remains consecrated, and is a popular venue for weddings and other services. To consecrate an inaminate object is to dedicate it in a ritual to a special purpose, usually religious. ...

Nave in Old Saint Paul's

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External links

• Old St Paul's (official Historic Places Trust website for Old Saint Paul's)