Enjoy a discussion on the history of Sydney’s inner suburbs. Hear about the development, people and architecture of Darlington, Paddington and the Hungry Mile with Joan Lawrence (The Sydney good walks guide); marvel at the background to the railways, wool stores and wharves of the Pyrmont peninsula with Hilary Golder (Pyrmont and Ultimo: Under siege); and enjoy a different perspective on Glebe, once a country retreat for affluent city families, with Max Solling (Grandeur and grit: A history of Glebe).
Tuesday 28 October, 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm
Dixson Room, Mitchell wing, State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney
$15 (State Library Friends), $20 (seniors), $22, includes light refreshments
Bookings: 9273 14 14
I am looking forward to the above talk. Should be very enlightening. From my perspective Hilary Golder’s component of the discussion should be very informative.