Surrounded by tall buildings, this is a radically inclusive church, a warm and welcoming worship community situated near the heart of Melbourne. It was built in 1871. It is a notable example of Gothic Revival design, with elements including the octagonal relief buttresses and lancet windows. The Welsh Church is also significant for its stained-glass windows The site is also historically significant for its association with efforts in the late 1890s to establish in Melbourne a hospital run by for women and children, and in this capacity for its association with the pioneering woman medical practitioner,