There is a lot of history in Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia and the town with Australia's largest collection of sandstone Georgian buildings. There are 150 of them, mostly convict built, including 87 along the main street.
Oatlands is named after the English town in Surrey.
The most prominent building in the town is Callington Mill, Australia's third oldest windmill (1837) and the centrepiece of the Callington Mill Distillery.
Oatlands developed around a military precinct in the late 1820's and it's impressive courthouse was the only Supreme Court in regional Tasmania, which meant it could deliver death sentences. Eighteen convicts were executed inside the town's large gaol, and the walls and archway are still standing.
Callington Mill the second photo taken the other day, the top one taken a few years ago.
The house (was the hospital many years ago) where I was born, in the right hand back corner was the room according to my late mother.
Below are some of the houses and centre's related to the council these days.
Interesting how the homes are built next to the footpath, out the front door onto it.
The Police Station above, the Chemist shop below.
On the map Oatlands is above Hobart with the red marking around the area.
What a beautiful series of photos this is.
ReplyDeleteThe mills are very beautiful, here in the Netherlands there are also many mills that are still in use.
Greetings Irma
I always relate to the Netherlands and windmills, they just go together, Irma.
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Beautiful photos, Margaret. Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic tour, I feel as though I am right there.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteThe windmill is very beautiful. There's an intriguing backstory to the place you're talking about. Death sentences don't sound pleasant.
ReplyDeleteMuch history Marit. Would take a long time to tell what is known, it's of course available on the internet. Death sentences back then sounds dreadful.
DeleteThe windmill is pretty impressive. Thanks for the tour, Oatlands looks like a very nice town.
ReplyDeleteThe windmill was restored several years ago, Bill. It was of course a flour mill and my mother's father, my grandfather used to travel some distance on foot to the flour mill.
DeleteIt looks lovely. The hospital that I (and my partner) and my father died in has been demolished.
ReplyDeleteThanks EC. Oh that's a pity about the hospital.
DeleteBuilt close to the footpath with an English mindset, also homes without verandahs or eaves for sun and heat protection. But isn't just great to see that they remain and are well cared for. I note, no bright yellow and red on the chemist shop.
ReplyDeleteI expect the convicts who built those houses in Oatlands built them similar to their homeland. Thank goodness there are no bright colours on the chemist shop, as it is it fits in well.
DeleteAn interesting read and post.
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing the map.
Lovely photographs, I especially like the windmill.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan.
DeleteWhere are the tulips??????
ReplyDeleteI love that song - "Tulips from Amsterdam" - not so sure about Amsterdam.
A strange place - full of surprises and "houses of "ill-fame / pleasure"
Trump and his lunatics would be overwhelmed - ha ha.
Ah the memories of my trip - but I / preferred Denmark much more.
And of course now - Tassie has a Queen there - Mary!
Still rain here - especially at night.
I hope that you have at long last got some.
I guess you don't get that advertisement to visit Tassie in winter.
It is really so funny. Going for a swim in the big freeze.
Cheers
Colin
I suppose there are some in gardens - actually I don't have any in my garden but wouldn't mind a few, must look into it.
DeleteYou might find it hard to believe Colin, many visit Tasmania in the winter!
Love rain in the nighttime, then the days are usually fine.
I see a few countries on the other side of the equator have swimming in their winter.
The Chemist shop is pretty. Those old stone buildings are so sturdy and long lasting, today's quick built houses won't last half as long.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about today's houses, they won't be standing in the same time frame R. I like the chemist shop it stands out but doesn't over do it.
DeleteOatland looks beautiful and that mill is amazing! The first picture of mill is kinda moody and mysterious. I like it more.
ReplyDeleteI like the first pictures of the mill as well, it is moody.
DeleteBeautiful mill and it was restored not too long ago.
I learn something each time you do a post like this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you do, Bill. Thank you.
DeleteIt was great to tag along on this tour.
ReplyDeleteThanks David.
DeleteI'm sure the citizens are proud of these buildings.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they are too, and proud of their town.
DeleteThe town's layout, with houses directly fronting the footpath, is a notable characteristic.
ReplyDeleteYes it is notable and in many towns in Tasmania the homes are built next to the footpath.
DeleteBeautiful place.Really love the houses.And that hospital wow💖Must be great for you to see,as you were born there.I think I love Australia and Tasmania.Makes me want to travel and visit.Thank you for sharing wonderful photos from your life💖
ReplyDeleteWas pleased to see the house/hospital where I was born, it's a good feeling.
DeleteTasmania is beautiful, a different scene around every corner.
Thank you.
Eine Wunderschöne Mühle schön das sie und die anderen Häuser erhalten werden.
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Noke
It is a lovely mill Noke. I don't think the buildings will ever change in Oatlands and a few other towns here in Tasmania.
DeleteMe enamore de los molinos. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you J.P.
DeleteTim and I visited this area when we were in Tassie
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed it Jo-Anne, they the people are gradually getting the tourists there and catering for them.
DeleteBeautiful place and historical house. Success for your blog ok
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThe sandstone Georgian buildings are gorgeous, but how ironic they were mainly convict built. Were the convicts' lives celebrated when they died, or are their names even remembered?
ReplyDeleteA good question Hels. Yes, many of the names have been written down - records - of the convicts who built many homes, public buildings and bridges, so some are remembered. People who do their family tree look for convicts who may have built these things, but of course there would be several convicts whose names were not known. I doubt when these buildings were finished their achievements would have been celebrated - many received a pardon though.
DeleteHow interesting and very cool that they are still standing. I live in Las Vegas where everything seems to be built only for it to be blown up and torn down a few years later. So many of the Hotels here have been imploded to make way for new ones in the 35 years that I've lived here.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame really that that has to be done, or the authorities believe it's best for that area. I suppose tourists like to see buildings looking more modern. Wouldn't it be good though to have those original old buildings there and of course made larger for todays people.
DeleteThanks for this wonderful trip through Oatlands, a historic and interesting town. The architecture of the houses is very beautiful. I loved the windmill, it's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic Easter image created by AI at the bottow of your blog
Happy Easter 🐣
It certainly is a lovely windmill, Maria.
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Fantastic Easter images created by AI at the bottow and at the top of your blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter 🐣my friend
Thank you Maria, Happy Easter to you too.
DeleteBuen lugar . Me gustan las fotos Margaret . Lindas imágenes has creado.
ReplyDeleteTe deseo una buena Pascua.
Un abrazo.
Thank you Laura. You too have a wonderful Easter.
DeleteYes, it is, I am struck by those windmills and the sobriety of the buildings.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
Best regards.
Beautiful windmill, was used years ago for flour.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Nice to see all these for you special places. Nice that mill and that old hospital. The houses are big and so nice to see.
Good shots!
Many greetings and a happy easter,
Marco
Thank you Marco.
DeleteOatlands sounds like a place filled with layers of history, from its convict-built buildings to its connection with your own personal story. The blend of architecture and significant landmarks like Callington Mill adds a unique charm to the town. It must be fascinating to reflect on the past, both in the town's history and in your own memories. www.melodyjacob.com
ReplyDeleteMy late parents came from two places near Oatlands so stories they have told me are many. Thank you Melody.
DeleteHello Margaret
ReplyDeleteI love windmills, I always regret that there are none in my area, which is a shame, they have some mystery and magic. Maybe it's a memory from childhood, from fairy tales or maybe I really did have something in common with windmills...
Beautiful photos! and that blue sky! priceless! :)
Happy Easter!
Thank you. I'm always intrigued about windmills, this one was used for wheat back in the day.
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Oatlands is such a cool spot! Love the mix of history and all the sandstone buildings. Callington Mill is awesome, and it’s crazy to think about the town’s role in the past. The houses right by the footpath give it such a unique vibe.
ReplyDeleteGlorious photos as always, Margaret!
Thank you Veronica. Lovely old town and I do like those houses next to the footpath, there are a few places here where I live in the town with houses like that.
DeleteI love the windmills!! What a beautiful place to live...
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Donna
Rather a quiet place to live Donna, and cool in the winter as Oatlands his higher to where I live now.
DeleteThat looks like such a beautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteIt is Danielle., it feels like walking back in time.
DeleteWhat an interesting place to visit! I love windmills :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely windmill.
DeleteQuerida amiga, preciosas imágenes, me encantaron un poquito mas la del molino que asoma tras de la casa con rejas.
ReplyDeleteUn placer visitarte.
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Thank you Liz.
DeleteUna bella serie de imagenes de arquitectura, amiga
ReplyDeleteThank you Ildefonso, very old houses and they do look good.
DeleteUma evocação fotográfica que a leva até aos tempos de infância.
ReplyDeletePáscoa feliz.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Happy Easter to you too. It's nice going back to where I was born.
DeletePreciosos esos molinos y todo lo demás. En España también tenemos muchos molinos, como con los que luchó Don Quijote. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Teresa.
DeleteAmazing pictures
ReplyDeleteThank you Ashok.
DeleteThis is such an insightful look into Oatlands' rich history. The collection of Georgian buildings, particularly the Callington Mill, really highlights the town’s heritage and character.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody.
DeleteWow some really awesome and beautiful houses dear Margaret 👌🥰
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ReplyDeleteThe houses are so nice to fascinating, the house beside it footpath look similar as if they were built for some government employees community.
Never saw such beautifully made chemist shop wow😍