Dorothy Davis and Katherine Vernon, March 2024, updated monthly

Upcoming Walks 

See our program for the next few months below. Further information will follow in the next Bulletin or on this page.

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WhenWalkDetailsLeader(s)Meeting placeCost
Thursday 26 June, 9.30am - 4pm (arrival back at Glebe)A Bus Trip to Rookwood Cemetery visiting the burial sites of some famous Sydney families and Glebe identities.A repeat of the popular visit to Rookwood Cemetery last year. Max Solling will lead us through the different denominational sections of the Cemetery and across the extensive parklands identifying monuments, headstones and inscriptions of interest and relevance to Glebe. A fascinating and enjoyable outing. A pleasant light Greek lunch, appreciated by last year’s group, is included in the fee.Max SollingThe Old Fire Station, 113 Mitchell Street, Glebe$70 (Glebe Society members), $75 (non members). Covers bus transport, tour and lunch.
Sunday 13 July,
2 pm– 4.00/4.30pm
Discovering UltimoA repeat of a walk exploring the industrial past of Ultimo: source of power, quarried stone and electrified transport; the last remaining or re-purposed huge wool stores; and the area’s revitalisation as a hub for inner city residential and office accommodation as well as education and culture. So much rich and hidden history in our neighbouring precinct.
We will finish at the Lord Wolseley Hotel for a drink.		Patricia HaleTo be advisedTo be advised
Sunday 3 August, 2pmAnnandale’s Grand Houses, Grand Streets and Grand PianosExplore Annandale’s distinctive character shaped by its history as a colonial farming estate and its planned transformation into a ‘gentlemen’s suburb’ designed for the middle class. Learn about the enterprising Col. Johnston and his Annandale farming estate; the story of master builder and property speculator, John Young and his ‘witches houses’; and the amazing Octavius Beale and his piano manufacturing enterprise, the largest in the British Empire. Jenny Broe and Katharine VernonAnnandale Public School, Johnston Street at the Parramatta Road end.To be advised
To be advisedCelebrating Glebe’s people and events that have been honoured with a Blue PlaqueJoin this walk to visit local sites connected with people and events in our history. Hear the fascinating stories of local people, from sporting heroes, fearless activists to trailblazing men and women from our community who have been recognised as contributing to NSW’s unique heritage.Lyn Collingwood and Ted McKeownTo be advisedTo be advised

 

 

Past Walks this year

 

Three of the best: an afternoon sojourn amongst Glebe’s treasured heritage: 30 March

An event honouring Ian Stephenson, our former President. Talks by three experts all of whom have studied aspects of the outstanding significance of Glebe’s ecclesiastical heritage.  Features of the event included the beautiful stained glass windows of St James, insights into the architectural heritage of St John’s, and a recital on the St John’s historic organ. Memories of Ian were shared.