Books
Books to read online or download, some written by members.
Newsletters
Online archive of FHS newsletters, 1986 to present.
Oral history project
The Life and Times of Fitzroy from the 1950s.
Audio programs
Links to several audio programs and podcasts.
Recent articles
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These are our children
The Brotherhood of St Laurence has digitised three fascinating films they made between 1946 and 1950.
March 2024 FHS newsletter out now
The March 2024 issue of the FHS newsletter is out now.
Carlton Chronicles #32
The first issue of Carlton Chronicles for 2024 contains a fascinating story of the death of Squizzy Taylor.
Kew Cottages talk and exhibition
Kew Historical Society is putting on a talk and exhibition about the history of the Kew Cottages.
The Squatters' Grab launch
Members are invited to the launch of a book by Mal Walker called Squatters' Grab.
History of Fitzroy
A short history of Fitzroy, complete with a map of the suburb's boundaries.
Mission of the Holy Redeemer
170 Leicester Street, Fitzroy A red-brick church-like building in Leicester Street, Fitzroy gives no clues as to its fascinating, though short-lived, moment of glory. This edited extract from Laurie O'Brien's article in Fitzroy: Melbourne's First Suburb brings to life...
Early history of Gertrude Street talk 23/4/24
Richard Peterson will give a talk at the North Fitzroy Library on the early history of Gertrude Street.
Ghost signs of Fitzroy
Ghost signs can provide a great insight into the history of an area. Here is the largest collection of ghost signs from Fitzroy.
Hidden Melbourne has created a virtual tour (15 different “tours”) of Fitzroy Town Hall
Hidden Melbourne have created a virtual tour (15 different "tours") of Fitzroy Town Hall Click here to view the tour: https://www.hiddenmelbourne.com.au/fitzroy-town-hall/
Fitzroy People, published 2022
In this publication, Fitzroy People, our research has focussed on twenty personal stories of early inhabitants who lived and or worked in Fitzroy. The enthusiasm, commitment, and collaborative researching of volunteer members of The Fitzroy History Society has enabled...
Francis Clark: a man of his time 1820-1896
Link to this article --> https://fitzroyhistorysociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/francis-clark-amhart-2015-2022-1.pdf
Story about the Fairy windows at St Mark’s Anglican Church
The latest issue of the RHSV newsletter has a story about the Fairy windows at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Fitzroy. See pages 12 & 13. Here's the link - https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/History-News-Oct-2021-Digital.pdf
History of King William Street
History of King William Street, Fitzroy. By Peter Woods.
Gallipoli Centenary Walk
This 8-page booklet was prepared to accompany a walk on 24 May 2015 to commemorate Fitzroy volunteers who served and died in 1915 (PDF - 8 pages): Gallipoli Centenary Walk
1905 Fitzroy Club Hotel
The Fitzroy Club Hotel was at 382 Brunswick Street, east side just north of Rose Street. Today the building is occupied by Sheila Vintage Clothing. After its name change from the Eglinton Hotel in 1891, early licensees were Francis Bennett (1893), Sarah Keyson (1894),...
War service of Fitzroy citizens before the First World War
The Fitzroy Historical Society is delighted to provide you with this research article and wishes to thank Mr M. O’Brien for allowing us to share it with our members. Research Article by M.P.J. O’Brien