Christ Church in Longford is open to the public to tour on weekdays from 10am - Noon, from October to March.

Christ Church Anglican church is one of Australia's oldest church and burial grounds. The first corner stone was laid by Lieutenant-Governor Sir John Franklin on 16 March 1839 and was completed in 1844.

The burial ground was consecrated by Bishop Nixon in 1851 but the church had to wait until 1882 when it was out of debt for its consecration by Bishop Bromby.

The magnificent organ was purchased in 1893 at a cost of 346 pounds.

The spectacular stained glass window is a sight to behold!

The trees were laid out by Dr James Appleyard who aspired to planting every tree mentioned in the Bible. His plan was never completed.

The graveyard at Christ Church reveals many stories of the early days of white settlement in Van Diemen's Land.

Anne Edmunds, the mother of the first white child born in northern Tasmania is buried in the churchyard.

Robert Wise fathered 26 children who helped shape the colony. Mary Ann Wise gave birth to 15 of those.

Zimram Youram, originally from India, then Norfolk Island, and finally Longford.

You can find out about some of the stories of these remarkable people with Voices from the Graves, a walk through Christ Chruch graveyard which reaveals rich, moving and significant themes of the colonial history of the area. The package contains a self guided walk brochure and companion book. Find out more...   

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