Old St Paul's: A Heritage Building's History

History

This text provides a brief history of Old St Paul's, a heritage building in Wellington, New Zealand. It details its origins as a parish church and pro-cathedral, its architectural style, key figures involved in its design and additions, its near demolition and subsequent preservation, and its current role as a significant historic place and venue for events.

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20 Questions Easy Ages 10+ Feb 11, 2026

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This study set covers History through 20 practice questions. This text provides a brief history of Old St Paul's, a heritage building in Wellington, New Zealand. It details its origins as a parish church and pro-cathedral, its architectural style, key figures involved in its design and additions, its near demolition and subsequent preservation, and its current role as a significant historic place and venue for events. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What was Old St Paul's primarily made of?

A Concrete and steel
B Brick and stone
C New Zealand timbers
D Glass and aluminum

2 What architectural style is Old St Paul's an example of?

A Modernist
B Gothic Revival
C Baroque
D Art Deco

3 Who designed Old St Paul's?

A Christian Toward
B Frederick de Jersey Clere
C Reverend Frederick Thatcher
D Grant Sheehan

4 Old St Paul's was the pro-cathedral of which city?

A Auckland
B Christchurch
C Dunedin
D Wellington

5 The original site of Old St Paul's was once home to what?

A A library
B A market square
C Pipitea Pa (a Mãori village)
D A royal palace

6 Why were extensions added to the original building?

A To make it more decorative
B To accommodate a growing congregation and withstand winds
C To house more clergy
D To add a bell tower

7 Who designed additions to the church besides the original architect?

A Reverend Frederick Thatcher
B Christian Toward and Frederick de Jersey Clere
C Grant Sheehan
D Te Ati Awa iwi

8 In what year did Old St Paul's close in favour of the new Cathedral?

A 1936
B 1964
C 1967
D 1970

9 What initially threatened Old St Paul's after it closed?

A A fire
B Earthquake damage
C Demolition
D Conversion into a museum

10 Who purchased Old St Paul's in 1967?

A The local council
B A private developer
C The New Zealand Government
D Heritage New Zealand

11 When did Old St Paul's reopen to the public after restoration?

A 1964
B 1967
C 1970
D 1972

12 Who is currently in care of Old St Paul's?

A The Anglican Church
B The Wellington City Council
C Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
D The Ministry of Culture and Heritage

13 Is Old St Paul's still a parish church?

A Yes
B No
C It is sometimes used for services
D Only for weddings

14 What is Old St Paul's described as for many?

A A tourist attraction
B A community hall
C A place of spiritual significance
D An office building

15 Besides weddings and funerals, what other events is Old St Paul's a popular venue for?

A Sporting events
B Political rallies
C Concerts and cultural events
D Art exhibitions

16 What does the text describe as 'spectacular soaring architecture'?

A The surrounding buildings
B The interior design of Old St Paul's
C The stained glass windows
D The exterior facade of Old St Paul's

17 The text mentions 'glowing stained glass windows'. What does this imply about the windows?

A They are modern and brightly lit
B They are old and have a warm luminescence
C They are made of plain frosted glass
D They are designed to be transparent

18 The church was a parish church for Thorndon and an Anglican pro-cathedral for Wellington for how many years?

A Around 30 years
B Around 50 years
C Around 70 years
D Around 100 years

19 What is the website address provided for Old St Paul's?

A www.oldstpauls.nz
B www.stpaulsheritage.co.nz
C www.oldstpauls.org
D www.oldstpauls.co.nz

20 Who is credited with the images in the guide?

A Reverend Frederick Thatcher
B Heritage New Zealand
C Grant Sheehan
D Te Matehou hapu

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