The Father of Australian Architecture

Season: 6 Episode: 6

Francis Greenway (1777–1837) was a convict-turned-architect who shaped Australia’s early colonial architecture. Transported for forgery, he became Governor Macquarie’s chief architect, designing landmarks like Hyde Park Barracks and St. James’ Church, gaining him the moniker the "Father of Australian architecture". His legacy endures through his elegant Georgian-style buildings.

CAST

Francis Greenway - Steve Sheperd

Appointment - David Mendes

Governor Macquarie - Joe Wilson

Sydney Gazette - Sam Roberts

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SOURCES

Find-A-Grave

British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

New South Wales, Australia, Record of Appointments to Government Offices, 1814-1825

Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

Broadbent, J, and Hughes, J. (1997). Francis Greenway Architect. Historic House Trust of New South Wales, Glebe, NSW, p. 6

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