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St James Union Church, Thames

This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration.
Built in early 1897 this impressive church is an excellent example of the use of Kauri as both a structural and decorative element. Designed in the Gothic manner it has a fine tower seen to advantage on the corner site. The interior is noteworthy for the splendid use of Kauri panelling and also the rare form of stained glass in the lancet windows.
St James' Church makes a valuable contribution to the streetscape of Thames being sited in the main street in the busy commercial area. Historically it is important for its links with the town's gold mining industry. http://www.heritage.org.nz/the-list/details/131

16 comments:

  1. TomFeb 22, 2015, 1:15:00 PM

    I always love gothic churches and this one is wonderful. Tom The Backroads traveller

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  2. JimFeb 22, 2015, 1:22:00 PM

    What a wonderful design.

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsFeb 22, 2015, 2:10:00 PM

    i am curious about the star in the window. is that similar to a Jewish star? i am in love with this beauty. the spires are awesome!! very cool. ( :

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  4. AnonymousFeb 22, 2015, 2:23:00 PM

    What a lovely church.

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  5. AmyFeb 22, 2015, 3:03:00 PM

    very nice! love old historical buidlings...

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  6. doodles n daydreamsFeb 22, 2015, 5:17:00 PM

    A great spot for it, easy to find if you are a visitor.

    Diana
    http://adifferentlenslens365.blogspot.co.nz/2015/02/mosgiel-presbyterian.html

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  7. ElaFeb 22, 2015, 8:44:00 PM

    Just beautiful ! I love old buildings !
    Greetings

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  8. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"Feb 22, 2015, 10:00:00 PM

    A very appealing building. Interesting how every detail of Gothic architecture has been recreated in wood, including the buttresses which can surely have no structural purpose. The tower looks to be built on a smaller scale than the body of the church, but this problem has been solved by placing it at the front rather than on the end of the chancel.

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  9. The Travelling LindfieldsFeb 22, 2015, 10:38:00 PM

    We have just come back from New Zealand where we spent three nights in Thames. It is a lovely little town and a great place to stay if you want to drive the Coromandel Peninsula. Your pictures of the church are beautiful.

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  10. MariFeb 23, 2015, 12:28:00 AM

    Old building are always impressive. This one's a great contribution.

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  11. JohnFeb 23, 2015, 2:05:00 AM

    You got nice colors in that

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  12. IrmaFeb 23, 2015, 9:19:00 PM

    What a lovely church.
    I love old historical buidlings.
    Best regards, Irma

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  13. AimeecakesFeb 24, 2015, 2:48:00 AM

    A very lovely church indeed!

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  14. This N ThatFeb 24, 2015, 7:24:00 AM

    Beautiful church..Wonderful spires..

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  15. Marisol@TravelingSolematesFeb 24, 2015, 8:08:00 AM

    What a unique design - a Gothic built out of wood. Beautiful

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  16. Judy Feb 25, 2015, 2:38:00 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!!

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