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Windsor

Originally known as 'Green Hills', this is the third-oldest place of British settlement in Australia (1791). In 1810 it was formally marked out, and renamed Windsor.
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  • Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia
John Tebbutt's Observatory in Palmer St. Built 1845-1864, close to his father's house.

    Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia John Tebbutt's Observatory in Palmer St. Built 1845-1864, close to his father's house.

  • Peninsula House, Windsor, Australia
Built in 1845 for John Tebbutt Snr (father of the astronomer). Now lived in by his great-grandson.

    Peninsula House, Windsor, Australia Built in 1845 for John Tebbutt Snr (father of the astronomer). Now lived in by his great-grandson.

  • Overlooking the 'Peninsula', Windsor, Australia
The view from in front of Tebbutt's Observatory, looking towards Windsor.

    Overlooking the 'Peninsula', Windsor, Australia The view from in front of Tebbutt's Observatory, looking towards Windsor.

  • No parking.

    No parking.

  • John Tebbutt's Observatory, Windsor, Australia
Built around 1845.

    John Tebbutt's Observatory, Windsor, Australia Built around 1845.

  • Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Site of Windsor Gaol in Court St. Built 1829 (with major additions in 1859), demolished 1936.

    Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia Site of Windsor Gaol in Court St. Built 1829 (with major additions in 1859), demolished 1936.

  • Court St, Windsor.

    Court St, Windsor.

  • Built in 1822, and designed by convict architect Francis Greenway.

    Built in 1822, and designed by convict architect Francis Greenway.

  • The Jolly Frog Hotel, corner Macquarie Street and Windsor Road.

    The Jolly Frog Hotel, corner Macquarie Street and Windsor Road.

  • The Windsor Toll House
Built in 1835 to replace an earlier building dating to 1814; it was largely destroyed by flood in 1864 and rebuilt that same year.

    The Windsor Toll House Built in 1835 to replace an earlier building dating to 1814; it was largely destroyed by flood in 1864 and rebuilt that same year.

  • Tollhouse, Windsor
Simple stone flooring.

    Tollhouse, Windsor Simple stone flooring.

  • At the top of Thompson Square, Windsor.

    At the top of Thompson Square, Windsor.

  • Built in 1815, it's the oldest building in Thompson Square, Windsor; and one of the oldest pubs in Australia.

    Built in 1815, it's the oldest building in Thompson Square, Windsor; and one of the oldest pubs in Australia.

  • Between the hours of 8 and 6 in any case. Opposite the Macquarie Arms Hotel.

    Between the hours of 8 and 6 in any case. Opposite the Macquarie Arms Hotel.

  • Watch out for cyclists.

    Watch out for cyclists.

  • Built in the 1820s on John Howe's allotment.

    Built in the 1820s on John Howe's allotment.

  • St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor
Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

    St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

  • St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor
Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

    St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

  • Grave of Soldier, Explorer and Road Builder, William Cox
St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor

    Grave of Soldier, Explorer and Road Builder, William Cox St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor

  • Graves of the Tebbutt Family
St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor

    Graves of the Tebbutt Family St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor

  • Grave of Surgeon and Magistrate, Thomas Arndell 
St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor, Australia

    Grave of Surgeon and Magistrate, Thomas Arndell St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor, Australia

  • Graves of the Tebbutt Family
St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor

    Graves of the Tebbutt Family St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor

  • St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor
Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

    St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

  • Opposite St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor.

    Opposite St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor.

  • You're welcome.

    You're welcome.

  • Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822. Beautiful building.

    Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822. Beautiful building.

  • Originally built for William Cox (who lived there from 1822-1828), it's one of the oldest houses in the area. Claremont Crescent, Windsor.

    Originally built for William Cox (who lived there from 1822-1828), it's one of the oldest houses in the area. Claremont Crescent, Windsor.

  • St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor
Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

    St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

  • St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor
Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

    St Matthews Anglican Church, Windsor Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway, and built between 1817 and 1822.

  • Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Rectory (Glebe House or Parsonage House) for St Matthews Anglican Church. Designed by either Francis Greenway or Standish Harris (Greenway's successor as Government Architect), completed around 1825.

    Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia Rectory (Glebe House or Parsonage House) for St Matthews Anglican Church. Designed by either Francis Greenway or Standish Harris (Greenway's successor as Government Architect), completed around 1825.

  • Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Stables for Ministers of St Matthews Anglican Church. Designed by either Francis Greenway or Standish Harris (Greenway's successor as Government Architect), completed around 1825.

    Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia Stables for Ministers of St Matthews Anglican Church. Designed by either Francis Greenway or Standish Harris (Greenway's successor as Government Architect), completed around 1825.

  • High Pedestrian Activity.

    High Pedestrian Activity.

  • Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia The Windsor Post Office. Started in 1828 and was housed in a number of different buildings over the years, it finally settled in this one. Constructed 1879, opened 1880.

  • Windsor, Sydney, Australia

    Windsor, Sydney, Australia

    Windsor, Sydney, Australia Alcohol Free Zone.

  • Windsor, Sydney, Australia

    Windsor, Sydney, Australia

    Windsor, Sydney, Australia This way.

  • Windsor, Sydney, Australia

    Windsor, Sydney, Australia

    Windsor, Sydney, Australia Too much pain with no gain.

  • Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia

    The Windsor Toll House. Built in 1835 to replace an earlier building dating to 1814; it was largely destroyed by flood in 1864 and rebuilt that same year.

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    At the top of Thompson Square, Windsor.
    Built in 1815, it's the oldest building in Thompson Square, Windsor; and one of the oldest pubs in Australia.
    Between the hours of 8 and 6 in any case. Opposite the Macquarie Arms Hotel.