This event will be run in conjunction with the National Trust Heritage Festival. Mark Sabolch will delve into the history and heritage of Smith Street Summer Hill. Walk commences at John Paton Reserve, corner of Henson and Smith Street. This event is now fully booked.. Please see the repeat on May 7th. Numbers limited to … Continue reading "A Saunter Down Smith Street, Summer Hill"
A repeat of the earlier event. This event will be run in conjunction with the National Trust Heritage Festival. Mark Sabolch will delve into the history and heritage of Smith Street Summer Hill. Walk commences at John Paton Reserve, corner of Henson and Smith Street. Numbers limited to 25 for each date Cost
A choice of two guided walk dates are available Sunday 28 April, 2pm – 4:30pm. repeated on Sunday 19 May 2024, 2pm – 4:30pm Please note that this event is limited to 15 people. You can register for the second of walk. A guided walk to flesh out the characters, places and events that contributeto … Continue reading "“Connections, Characters and Commerce “– Smith Street Summer Hill #1"
We are contemplating running this event again later on in the year if we have enough people interested. If you would like to register a desire to participate in this event later in the year please email events@ashfieldhistory.org.au with the subject 'Smith Street Walk', your name and preferred time/date. A guided walk to flesh out … Continue reading "“Connections, Characters and Commerce’ – Smith Street Summer Hill #2"
Each person registering for this event must register individually. This will help us keep limits on the number of people attending. A guided walk to flesh out the characters, places and events that contribute to our heritage of Smith Street, Summer Hill. This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival for 2024. The history … Continue reading "“Connections, Characters and Commerce”– Smith Street Summer Hill #3"
Joint Function - Ashfield and Burwood District Historical Societies The guided walk will be led by John Johnson, Vice President of Burwood and District Historical Society. John has written a book about the history of the Malvern Hill estate which is shortly to be published. Croydon falls into 2 local government areas - Inner West … Continue reading "Curious about Croydon and its Conservation?? Come on a Guided Walking Tour of one of its key Conservation Areas – Malvern Hill"
Exactly half-way between Summer Hill & Ashfield Stations. Start location = The Bruce Street Reserve at the corner of Elizabeth St and Liverpool Road. This event for March 22 has been fully booked but we will be repeating the walk on April 12.. Please register for this event. Members, especially those who attended Kerry's presentation at … Continue reading "Walking tour of the historic Federal Fyle Heritage Conservation Area"
Start location = The Bruce Street Reserve at the corner of Elizabeth St and Liverpool Road. Many members were disappointed at missing out on the first walking tour so Kerry has agreed to repeat of the March 22 walk. Please register for this event. Members, especially those who attended Kerry's presentation at the AGM of her … Continue reading "Repeat Walking tour of the historic Federal Fyle Heritage Conservation Area"
The newly connectedGreenWay path passes through an extraordinary urban landscape with dense local history. It is an ecological corridor as well as an active transport route and outdoor classroom. Join us on this tour exploring the complex relationships between our society, the biodiversity corridor, the often hidden Long Cove Creek, and the surrounding built environment. … Continue reading "The GreenWay and Long Cove Creek – A Guided Walk uncovering Layers of Change #1."
The newly connected GreenWay path passes through an extraordinary urban landscape with dense local history. It is an ecological corridor as well as an active transport route and outdoor classroom. Join us on this tour exploring the complex relationships between our society, the biodiversity corridor, the often hidden Long Cove Creek, and the surrounding built … Continue reading "The GreenWay and Long Cove Creek – A Guided Walk uncovering Layers of Change. #2"
