Bishop's House, Hong Kong

The Bishop's House, located at 1 Lower Albert Road, Central, is the residence and office of the Archbishop of Hong Kong.

The Bishop's House
會督府, 主教府
The Bishop's House
General information
ClassificationGrade I historic building
LocationCentral
Address1 Lower Albert Road
CountryHong Kong
Current tenantsArchbishop of Hong Kong
Completed1848
Renovated1968
Bishop's House, Hong Kong
Traditional Chinese會督府,主教府

History

It was originally designed as a school for Chinese students and for many years housed St Paul's College. The house's origins can be dated from 1843, when Vincent Stanton was appointed Colonial Chaplain of Hong Kong. The building was completed in 1848. When the new Diocese of Victoria was created, Stanton handed over the college property to the newly appointed Bishop, George Smith.

The Bishop's House is an imposing building, both in design and proportions. The interior of the building was completely renovated and modernised in 1967–1968. It has been listed as a Grade I historic building.

See also

  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
  • Heaver, Stuart (26 July 2018). "Anglican church defends high-rise hospital plan for heritage site in historic heart of Hong Kong". South China Morning Post.

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