The foundation stone for St John's Church was laid on the 28th December in 1824, with the first official service of worship happening on the 16th December 1825.

The church is part of Launceston's early colonial history constructed using convict labour and with bricks made from the clay dug out of what is now Princes Square.

Building and renovation continued throughout the last 200 years and St John's is now an iconic part of Launceston's built heritage.......even being a stopping point for Launceston Ghost tours.

So now, how to celebrate a bi-centenary? 

Well, history in a hardback.

The lead minister at St John's, Archdeacon James Hornby, has worked closely with Tasmanian author Julian Burgess to capture a slice of rare photographs, records and some lesser known stories for "St John's - Launceston's First Church 1825-2025".

A very proud James Hornby, with a copy of the book under his arm, came into the Long Lunch program.

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The foundation stone for St John's Church was laid on the 28th December in 1824, with the first official service of worship happening on the 16th December 1825.
The church is part of Launceston's early colonial history constructed using convict labour and with bricks made from the clay dug out of what is now Princes Square.
Building and renovation continued throughout the last 200 years and St John's is now an iconic part of Launceston's built heritage.......even being a stopping point for Launceston Ghost tours.
So now, how to celebrate a bi-centenary?&nbsp;
Well, history in a hardback.
The lead minister at St John's, Archdeacon James Hornby, has worked closely with Tasmanian author Julian Burgess to capture a slice of rare photographs, records and some lesser known stories for "St John's - Launceston's First Church 1825-2025".
A very proud James Hornby, with a copy of the book under his arm, came into the Long Lunch program.
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Stories from Launceston, the Tamar Valley and northern Tasmania.