The Father of Australian Architecture

The Father of Australian Architecture Season: 6 Episode: 6 Francis Greenway (1777–1837) was a convict-turned-architect who shaped Australia’s early colonial architecture. Transported for forgery, he became Governor Macquarie’s chief architect, designing landmarks like Hyde Park Barracks and St. James’ Church, gaining him the moniker the "Father of Australian architecture". His legacy endures through his elegant Georgian-style buildings.CASTFrancis Greenway - Steve SheperdAppointment - David MendesGovernor Macquarie - Joe WilsonSydney Gazette - Sam RobertsTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: info@backtracker.co.ukFacebook: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukBluesky: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESFind-A-GraveBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 databaseNew South Wales, Australia, Record of Appointments to Government Offices, 1814-1825Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812Broadbent, J, and Hughes, J. (1997). Francis Greenway Architect. Historic House Trust of New South Wales, Glebe, NSW, p. 6-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model Folk Back In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2025