First Impressions

Impressive sandstone monument , located at The Rocks

The Settlers Governor Phillip (1788 - 1792) was given the power to grant land in small parcels to ex convicts. His instructions also suggested that "every reasonable encouragement" be given to soldie...

The Soldier, The Settlets and The Convict

I happened to notice this three-sided sculpture as we wandered through the markets. Unfortunately, only able to photograph two panels with plaques as a trader had erected his stall in front of The Con...

Sandstone Relief Sculpture.

Located in Playfair Street, The Rocks, this monument symbolises the origins of the first arrivals in the new colony. It was commissioned by the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority in 1979.

A historical symbol and tourist attraction

"First Impressions" is quite an interesting and unusual relief sculpture, located in the middle of the Rocks area of Sydney. It was commissioned by the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority in 1979, and...

Three-sided sculpture

On a walking tour of The Rocks with I'm Free Walking Tours (see my reviews, "Where it all began" and "A bit rocky, but we made it!"), I was impressed with a unique sculpture I thought was called "The ...