Kings Square, Fremantle

Today Kings Square functions as a civic and cultural centre of Fremantle, with modern events taking place adjacent to the historic buildings.

The square began as an open space[1][2][3] on John Septimus Roe's original town plan of Fremantle, drawn in 1833.

[17] The name changed occurred despite community opposition and a written submission from the Fremantle History Society stating that they did not support the renaming of this historical site.

[19] As well as the church and town hall, the square also features a giant chess board, various public artworks, and facilities such as toilets,[20] seating, and children's play equipment.

[19] Cultural events take place in the square, including movie, music, and arts festivals,[21][22][23][24][25][26] as well as group activities such as yoga[27] and drum circles.

A rally at Walyalup Koort
A Murray Views postcard, No 15, showing Fremantle's High Street, Central Buildings and the Town Hall; taken from near St John's Anglican Church. This section of High Street was later closed to traffic and incorporated into Kings Square.
People playing ping-pong at Walyalup Koort