Roots EarthSydney, Australia
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Carved from sandstone by convicts in 1810, this bench on a harbour peninsula was shaped for Elizabeth Macquarie, the governor's wife. Tradition holds she sat here watching for ships from Britain, commanding sweeping views toward Fort Denison and the harbour.
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Location
Coordinates: -33.859467, 151.222203