25/6/24 Corners of Melbourne
What defines a city better than its street corners? A corner gives you a starting point, a destination and a place to turn. It’s furnished with pillar boxes, newsstands and tram stops, and lamp-posts for light and lounging. Where would you be likeliest to find a pub?...
The Beswsick Building (236-252 Brunswick Street)
The Beswsick Building: A Landmark on Brunswick Street The Beswsick Building, located at 236-252 Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne, boasts a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Here's a glimpse into its past: Construction and Design (1888) Built in...
Fitzroy’s gas lamps
Here is an interesting collection of Fitzroy's gas lamps. Fitzroy's gas...
The Fitzroy Cyclorama
Melbourne had a brush with a unique form of entertainment in the late 19th century: the cyclorama. The Fitzroy Cyclorama, built in 1889, was one of the first two in the city. Unlike its counterpart showcasing Melbourne's own history, the Fitzroy cyclorama offered a...
Beating the Bounds
“Beating the Bounds” (or boundaries) is a ceremony of great antiquity from England and Europe, and we have documented stories of the mayor leading the community around Fitzroy in the 1800s. Back in 1858, Fitzroy was created by excising from Melbourne the...
10/5/25 MacRobertson the chocolate king walking tour
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12/4/25 Fitzroy history walking tour
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15/3/25 MacRobertson the chocolate king walking tour
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Join us at 10.00am on 10 May 2025 for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of MacRobertson, the chocolate king of Fitzroy....
Join us at 10.00am on 12 April for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of Fitzroy, Melbourne's first suburb....
Advice to members of past event, the launch of our new book, Fitzroy People 2....
Join us at 10.00am on 15 March 2025 for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of MacRobertson, the chocolate king of Fitzroy....
In 1859, the Bible Christian Church was constructed at the south east corner of Gore and Greeves Streets (278 Gore Street)....