Built in 1862 on a commanding hill site, St Paul’s is the oldest church in Linton still used for its original purpose. It was constructed from bricks made in the Linton brickworks, which were cement-rendered in 1901 when these bricks were evidently found to be crumbling.
Inside, the Church has a number of fine stained-glass windows. Of particular note are the east windows, depicting the Nativity and the Ascension, designed by stained glass artist Christian Waller (wife of another well-known Australian artist Napier Waller). They were donated by the Lewers family in 1938 in memory of Samuel and Annie Lewers and other pioneers of the church in Linton. Samuel Lewers, first manager of the Bank of New South Wales in Linton in 1860, led the movement to build this church after the Linton township moved from the diggings in 1859-60.
The photo on your screen shows you what the church looks like inside.
The altar was given by the parishioners in memory of the soldiers of WW1 and dedicated in 1920.
From the back of the Church grounds, the site of the old brickworks can be seen on the corner opposite the turn off to the railway bridge. These brickworks, opened in 1861, provided the material for the construction of St Paul’s, amongst other local buildings. Close by them was the site of a lemonade factory.
Return to Grantley Street and walk left until you reach the intersection with Linton-Piggoreet Road.
