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Conformity and Individuality in the Californian Bungalow

Summer Hill Community Centre 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill, NSW

This presentation will look at the ubiquitous ‘Californian Bungalow’ prevalent in the Inner West with a particular focus on Ashfield and Ashbury. Colin Webb will look at some of the features of Californian Bungalows that make them unique and how they conform. Were the Calfornian bungalows 'unimpressive and uniformly dull?' Colin has taken numerous photographs … Continue reading "Conformity and Individuality in the Californian Bungalow"

Effective Use of Trove

Summer Hill Community Centre 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill, NSW

Christine Yeats will share her knowledge of “Trove”, the free onlineresearch portal of the National Library of Australia. Christine is Senior Vice President of the RAHS, and has extensive experience in Historical research.

A Walk Through London Streets in Search of the Origin of our Victorian Italianate Legacy; a presentation by Mark Sabolch

Summer Hill Community Centre 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill, NSW

Registration for this event is closed. In this pictorial presentation Mark will explore the varied examples of the Italianate architectural style as seen in London. The Italianate style was very popular and versatile. Taking in the housing forms seen around Regents Park, Belgravia, Pimlico and Bloomsbury just after the turn of the nineteenth century and … Continue reading "A Walk Through London Streets in Search of the Origin of our Victorian Italianate Legacy; a presentation by Mark Sabolch"

A guided tour and historical outline of the Trinity Grammar School site.

Trinity Grammar School 119 Prospect Road, Summer Hill, NSW, Australia

Registrations for this event have now closed. This visit has been unavoidably rescheduled to 28th September (Saturday), as now shown. The School Archivists offer their apologies. Those already registered will be contacted to confirm their attendance. Alison Doran (School Archivist) has agreed to conduct a guided tour and historical outline of the Trinity Grammar School … Continue reading "A guided tour and historical outline of the Trinity Grammar School site."

Free

Curious about Croydon and its Conservation?? Come on a Guided Walking Tour of one of its key Conservation Areas – Malvern Hill

Post Office Lane Croydon 1 The Strand, Croydon, New South Wales, Australia

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"

A Guided Visit to History House -133 Macquarie Street Sydney

133 Macquarie Street Sydney 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

‘History House’ aka Wickham House is the home of the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) and houses its wonderful research resources in its library. The building has recently been refurbished and it is a privilege to be hosted by the RAHS at this venue. Wickham House was designed by George Allen Mansfield and built in … Continue reading "A Guided Visit to History House -133 Macquarie Street Sydney"

A$10.00

Californian Bungalow House Inspection

Registration for this event has now closed. As an apt sequel to Colin’s talk on the California Bungalow in June, we have been generously given access to view a very original and sympathetically maintained Inter-War Bungalow in Summer Hill. A review by a Heritage Study described it as a “very intact and substantial residence of unusually … Continue reading "Californian Bungalow House Inspection"

$5

Christmas Party

President Alex Loft's Home

Members only This is a Members only function. Members will be notified of the address when they register. Bring something to BBQ and to drink. You might like to bring a salad or sweet/dessert for the group to share. Let us know what you might like to bring by emailing events@ashfieldhistory.org.au so we can co-ordinate … Continue reading "Christmas Party"

Annual General Meeting and launch of the Society’s latest Journal: Summer Hill Village

Summer Hill Community Centre 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill, NSW

The Society’s AGM will be held on 9 February at the Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith Street, Summer Hill.  The 2025 officer bearers and Committee will be elected. To vote or be a member of the committee you must be a 2025 financial member. Guest Speaker: Brian Scales Local History in the Inner West … Continue reading "Annual General Meeting and launch of the Society’s latest Journal: Summer Hill Village"

A Tour of St David’s Church Complex Dobroyd (Now known as Haberfield)

St Davids Church Haberfield 51-53 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield, New South Wales

Meet at 1:45pm. Tour will be led by Vince Crow. St David's Uniting Church is a heritage-listed Uniting church at 51- 53 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield. The property is owned by the Uniting Church in Australia and deserves its listing on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 19 August 2003. Vincent Crow has lived … Continue reading "A Tour of St David’s Church Complex Dobroyd (Now known as Haberfield)"

$5