St Paul’s Cathedral was designed by goldfields architect, Robert A. Love: the nave was dedicated in November 1868; the 30-metre high tower housing a peal of eight bells was completed in 1873, and the chancel and transepts were added in 1927, completing Love’s original design vision. The building is constructed of red brick with stone dressings in an early Gothic style and is laid out in a simple cruciform plan comprising a six bay nave, transepts and sanctuary. The cathedral is a significant example of the Early English Gothic style.
St Paul’s peal of eight bells was cast by Meares and Co of London, arrived on the Cutty Sark on 27th March 1873, and were first rung on Good Friday, 10th April 1873.