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As we made our way towards Uralla after stopping for the night at Bluff Rock, we passed through the country town of Glen Innes, high up on the New England Tableland of New South Wales. As soon as we entered the town, I noticed that there were a lot of beautiful old houses and buildings lining the streets, and I was intrigued to stop and have a walk around.
What I found was that Glen Innes is a historic town that has kept many of it’s old colonial buildings from the 1800’s, and it was really interesting to walk along it’s main street. If you are passing by while driving along the New England Highway, take a break and have a walk around, it’s an interesting town. Here are a few of my photos of Glen Innes’ old colonial buildings.
The Glen Innes Post Office which still says “Glen Innes Post and Telegraph Office” dated 1896
The Imperial Hotel built in 1901
An old hotel and apparently the first in Glen Innes. Dated 1860
Looking down Grey Street – The main street in Glen Innes
Glen Innes Town Hall – Dated 1887
Old architecture at Town Hall
An old vine covered building down one of the side streets
Panorama of St Joseph’s School and St Patrick’s Church
Interesting! Glen Innes isn’t a town one often hears about. We were driving from Brisbane to Melbourne about 10 years ago, and wanted to go inland for a bit. Just happened to pass through Glen Innes. I do remember the interesting architecture and trying to drive and take photos at the same time at that roundabout. Quite a few honks from annoyed locals 🙂
That’s funny Sophie. It’s definitely worth stopping to have a proper look around if you are ever going past again
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