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"
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"
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.
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"
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."
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"
‘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"
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"
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"
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"
