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Glebe and Forest Lodge Self Guided Walks
Choose a self-guided walk from our Glebe Walks website
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Glebe Island Bridge – Give It Back!
Find about more about the bridge and what we’re doing to save it
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Find out about the history of your house
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How to research your house
Glebe is an inner Sydney suburb notable for its distinct village character, heritage streetscapes, attractive parks and foreshores and strong sense of community. The Glebe Society's aims are to protect our heritage, encourage a sense of community and create a better future for all residents of Glebe and Forest Lodge.
Latest News from The Glebe Society
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From the President
New foreshore projects and NSW’s fast‑track housing agenda will impact Glebe. The Society warns against uniform planning rules and has lodged submissions calling for genuine community involvement.
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A heritage win: when a minute takes years
Council promised better heritage resources in 2021 but delivered nothing until mid‑2025. After sustained advocacy by the Glebe and Paddington Societies, new heritage webpages are finally underway.
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Annual General Meeting 2026
The AGM on 23 August at the Tramsheds will feature Elizabeth Farrelly in conversation with Allan Hogan. Farrelly is a writer, critic, former City of Sydney Councillor and founder of the Better Cities Initiative.
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This month’s photo comp
Thanks to Susan Ingram and Philip Vergison for this month’s entries. Philip’s winning shot, The Building, the Sky and the Moon, impressed with its striking contrasts. Susan’s Reaching for the Sky captured a brilliant winter day.
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Glebe Eats
The next Glebe Eats dinner is Tue 28 July at Thai on Wok, 94 Glebe Point Rd, 6 pm, with a $50 set menu. Vegetarian and non‑vegetarian options available. BYO permitted. RSVP by 21 July; limit 30.
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Mystery photo: July 2026
This month’s mystery photo invites you to guess where, what and when it was taken. Send suggestions to history@glebesociety.org.au with ‘mystery photo’ in the subject line. How did you go last month?
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Bulletin
Read our monthly newsletter to find out what’s happened in our community and what’s coming up. From its first issue in July 1969, The Bulletin has been The Glebe Society’s primary form of communication.
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Events
Join one of our many varied Glebe Society Events such as guided walks, talks and tours.
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Guided Walks Program 2026
Glebe is a great place to walk, with heritage streetscapes, significant historical buildings, the foreshore walk, parklands and a rich social and industrial history.
Our other websites
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Glebe Island Bridge
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Glebe and Forest Lodge Self Guided Walks
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Glebe Society 50 Years Community Festival
