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July 2024 newsletter out now

The July 2024 issue of the FHS newsletter is out now.

Barry Pullen, a subject for our Fitzroy History Project, died recently at the age of 84.

Standing at 40 Nicholson Street, Osborne House boasts a rich history that intertwines with the narrative of Melbourne itself.

Constable Joseph E McGinty from Ireland ran a business together with his son at 107 Gertrude Street until 1908.

A founding member of the Fitzroy History Society, Laurie O'Brien, died recently. Here is a tribute from June Senyard.

It's usually nice when Fitzroy is in the newspaper. Justine Costigan lived in Fitzroy for 7 years during the mid-1970s.

Alan K Jordan created a fascinating social history through his photos. The collection is at the State Library of Victoria.

Gertrude St Fitzroy tour and film screening highlighting footy and Sir Doug. Start Atherton Gardens, finish Builders Arms.

Local author, Tony Birch, has won book of the year from The Age newspaper.

Russian House in Fitzroy has a fascinating two-part history, reflecting the evolution of the neighborhood itself.

Robyn Annear will give a talk at the Fitzroy Library on 25 June about the corners of Melbourne.

The Beswick Building, built in 1888, is a landmark at 235-252 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.

Here's an interesting collection of Fitzroy's historic gas lamps published in 2021, photographed by Rachel Axton.

The Fitzroy Cyclorama, built in 1889, was one of the first two in the city of Melbourne.

“Beating the Bounds” (or boundaries) is a ceremony of great antiquity from England and Europe. It also occurred in Fitzroy.

Back in 1906 postcards from Fitzroy were a thing. Here is a collection of ten from the SLV archives.

Hidden Melbourne has published a virtual tour of one of Fitzroy's most interesting streets – Fitzroy Street.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has digitised three fascinating films they made between 1946 and 1950.