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...
Postcards from Fitzroy 1906
Over a century ago postcards from Fitzroy actually existed. Who would have thought?...
Fitzroy Street virtual tour
Hidden Melbourne has published a virtual tour of one of Fitzroy's most interesting streets – Fitzroy Street. The virtual tour features twenty 360° panoramas taken at all the cross streets and highlights the diverse and fascinating architecture of Fitzroy Street. View...
These are our children
The Brotherhood of St Laurence has digitised three fascinating films they made between 1946 and 1950. The films are silent and were made on a shoestring budget. The films feature the hardships facing families in the early post WW2 years. If you look closely you can...
March 2024 newsletter out now
Here is the March 2024 issue of the FHS newsletter: Click here to view / downloadfitzroyhistorysociety.org.au
15/3/25 MacRobertson the chocolate king walking tour
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Former Aboriginal Church of Christ
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15/11/24 Fitzroy people 2 book launch
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East Melbourne Historical Society AGM
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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)....
Join us on 15 November 2024 at 6.30pm for a free event, the book launch of Fitzroy People 2....
The East Melbourne Historical Society will hold their 25th AGM on 16 October 2024. Guests are welcome....