Join us for a captivating walking tour that blends history and exercise, perfect for enthusiasts of both! Starting at Armadale train station, you'll explore the fascinating past of High Street, one of Victoria's most iconic locations known for its vibrant food scene, fashion boutiques, leisure spots, and stunning architecture. Tour starts at Armadale Train Station …
Hawthorn Village was the first official government village east of the Yarra River and despite development over 150 years, there are still remnants from its early settlement days. It is essential to understand that Hawthorn and its development was shaped by geography, the landscape, the river, the hills, the creeks and the type of soil. …
Hidden within a suburban Melbourne cemetery lies a remarkable piece of Egyptian-inspired architecture: the tomb of David Syme, one of the world’s first media tycoons and the influential proprietor of The Age newspaper. Built in 1910, 12 years before the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, this heritage-listed mausoleum is a miniature replica of Trajan’s Kiosk on Philae …
The 90-minute tour will allow you to peer over fences in an elevated bus through the streets of Toorak, Armadale and Malvern. Meeting Point: The tour will start at Town Hall, Malvern and end there. Please remember to wear sensible shoes, weather appropriate clothing and to be courteous to the tour guide, driver and all …
Join Port Melbourne author David Radcliffe as he shares the extraordinary, multi-generational story behind his new book Goldfields to Graceville (2025). For fifty years, David has traced the lives of Amos and Sarah Radcliffe, their thirteen children, and eleven siblings—across three continents and through the 19th and early 20th centuries. We’ll follow adventures from striking …
Living History and Family Stories: Making sense of the past today Read More »
Join us this Senior and History Month for a compelling “In Conversation” event with Professor Clare Wright OAM, one of Australia’s most influential historians. As she explores the stories behind Victoria’s monuments and the inspiration for her acclaimed project, A Monument of One’s Own. Clare will share the origins of this groundbreaking initiative, discuss the power …
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The 90-minute tour will allow you to peer over fences in an elevated bus through the streets of Toorak, Armadale and Malvern. Meeting Point: The tour will start at Town Hall, Malvern and end there. Please remember to wear sensible shoes, weather appropriate clothing and to be courteous to the tour guide, driver and all …
