Self-guided walks
Walking tours of Fitzroy and North Fitzroy.
Newsletters
Our newsletters, 1986 to present.
Oral history project
Life and times of Fitzroy from the 1950s.
Books
Books to read or download.
Audio programs
Audio programs and podcasts.
Articles
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A screening of “Gore Street, Fitzroy” by Zoe Coldham
Join us for a film screening of Gore Street, Fitzroy (2025) a historical documentary made in collaboration with the City of Yarra.
North Fitzroy 1880s boom
North Fitzroy underwent significant development in the 1880s boom as the population of the area grew by 10,000 people.
Greeves Street, Fitzroy
The stretch of Greeves Street, Fitzroy from Brunswick Street to Mahoney Street is a very intact and homogeneous Victorian streetscape.
Zanoni Hotel
The Zanoni Hotel was on south west corner of Rae and Reid Streets, Fitzroy North.
Fitzroy People 2 now available to read online
Our latest publication, Fitzroy People 2, is now available to read online and download.
Launch of Fitzroy People 2
Advice to members of past event, the launch of our new book, Fitzroy People 2.
Former Aboriginal Church of Christ
In 1859, the Bible Christian Church was constructed at the south east corner of Gore and Greeves Streets (278 Gore Street).
Annual General Meeting 2024
The FHS held our Annual General Meeting for 2024 on 18 September at the Union Club Hotel.
Looking Back by Chris Lermanis
Here is some further information about the new book from Chris Lermanis being launched on October 14.
101 Greeves Street
101 Greeves Street, Fitzroy has an interesting history relating to James Linacre.
20 Bell Street
20 Bell Street, Fitzroy has had an interesting history with many occupants over the years.
69-79 King William Street
69-79 King William Street, Fitzroy have an interesting history both of the people and the buildings.
Obituary Barry Pullen
Barry Pullen, a subject for our Fitzroy History Project, died recently at the age of 84.
Osborne House
Standing at 40 Nicholson Street, Osborne House boasts a rich history that intertwines with the narrative of Melbourne itself.
Joseph E McGinty
Constable Joseph E McGinty from Ireland ran a business together with his son at 107 Gertrude Street until 1908.
Obituary Laurie O’Brien
A founding member of the Fitzroy History Society, Laurie O’Brien, died recently. Here is a tribute from June Senyard.
1970s Fitzroy in The Age
It’s usually nice when Fitzroy is in the newspaper. Justine Costigan lived in Fitzroy for 7 years during the mid-1970s.
Living rough in 1960s Fitzroy
Alan K Jordan created a fascinating social history through his photos. The collection is at the State Library of Victoria.