Events

The Ashfield and District Historical Society invites you to join us for this informative talk at the Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill. Its sometimes said that the Federation period house is Australia’s own style. But is it really? This illustrated talk will explore the origins of the Federation period house, so … Continue reading "History Week: The Federation House – Where it really Came From, by Mark Sabolch"

Daf Hewson, a Society member,will lead an informed tour of  the Clissold home "Glentworth" and surrounds at the Cardinal Freeman Village, including an invitation to Vespers in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd... Meeting point to be advised by email several days before the event. This  stunning Romanesque Revival Chapel was built by the Sisters of the … Continue reading "Tour of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Sisters at Glentworth, Ashfield."

A close view of Caroline Stott’s remarkable Federation house in Tintern Road. Mark Sabolch and Caroline will collaborate in explaining significant features of the style Address in Tintern Road will be emailed to participants

This presentation aims to explain why the Burra Charter has been so influential on the way heritage is conceived and practised across the globe and also offers insights into the broader history of heritage practice in Australia. The Burra Charter was the result of two weekends of concentrated discussion in 1979 by a small committee … Continue reading "“How and why did the Burra Charter come into existence in 1979?”. The Writing of the Burra Charter; Bronwyn Hanna"