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The twisted streets in the lower part of Sydney are a reminder of how the village grew into a city during the early years of the colony. When Governor Lachlan Macquarie arrived in 1810, he had a grand vision for Sydney and took steps to plan grander buildings and wider and straighter streets. Governor MacquarieGovernor Macquarie was also a reformist and explorer, under him, the colony began the slow transformation from penal settlement into a city. Amongst bringing order to the burgeoning settlement, he also established others, such as Campbelltown, Windsor and Richmond. This has made him a key influence and figure in the early history of Australia. One thing you will notice in Australia is just how many places and streets have been named after him. See more about the Sydney History. Sydney buildings - looking towards O’ Connell St. Next Photo: Sydney Bridge and Phillip St - Sydney Bridge and Phillip St. Previous Photo: Chinatown Sydney CBD - Chinatown Sydney CBD. Sydney and Australia Photos
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