Where:

Richmond

Tasmania, Australia

A short drive from Hobart.

Last Visited:

Last visited in October 2006

Why Go:

• see some Australian history

Highlights:

• Richmond Bridge: Australia's oldest bridge, built by convict labour between 1823 and 1825, for movement of military, police and convicts between Hobart and Port Arthur.
• Richmond Gaol: built in 1825, Australia's oldest convict gaol
• St John's Catholic Church: bult in 1836, it is Australia's oldest remaining catholic church. See the cemetery for a fascinating glimpse of early settlement life.

Eating & Drinking:

• there is a range of tea-rooms, bakeries and cafes

Other things you should know about:

• In Ricmond is the grave of Ikey Solomon, which Charles Dickens apparently modelled his famous Fagin.

More information:

• see the photo gallery from Richmond