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St Alban's opens: 1905

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Interior of St Alban's, undated. The lamp in the centre of the nave would suggest that electricity had not yet reached St Alban's.

St Alban's, Tauweru, is an architectural gem within Anglican Parish of Masterton. Designed by Frederic de Jersey Clere, it was opened in April 1905.

The Wairarapa Daily Times carried the story.

This pretty little church was formally opened, yesterday afternoon, by the Vicar of St. Matthew's. Standing as it does a short distance from the main road, it forms a conspicuous object to all passers-by.

Painted a light green, picked out with dark green facings with its roof of red Marseilles tiles, it looked quite a picture in the bright sunshine of yesterday; Inside, the mellow light from the stained glass windows contrasted well with the dark woodwork of the building. The acoustic properties of the building are excellent.

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St Alban's - photos

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 19:59 Thursday, 01 July 2010 19:43

The fine architectural features of St Alban's, Tauweru, look their best in the winter sunshine.