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Walking tours of Fitzroy and North Fitzroy.
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Our newsletters, 1986 to present.
Oral history project
Life and times of Fitzroy from the 1950s.
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The Fitzroy Cyclorama
The Fitzroy Cyclorama, built in 1889, was one of the first two in the city of Melbourne.
Beating the Bounds
“Beating the Bounds” (or boundaries) is a ceremony of great antiquity from England and Europe. It also occurred in Fitzroy.
Postcards from Fitzroy 1906
Back in 1906 postcards from Fitzroy were a thing. Here is a collection of ten from the SLV archives.
Fitzroy Street virtual tour
Hidden Melbourne has published a virtual tour of one of Fitzroy's most interesting streets – Fitzroy Street.
These are our children
The Brotherhood of St Laurence has digitised three fascinating films they made between 1946 and 1950.
March 2024 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)
A mission in Leicester Street was built rapidly, flourished briefly and then was closed down.
23/4/24 Gertrude Street talk
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 an insight into history. Here's the largest collection of ghost signs from Fitzroy.
Hidden Melbourne virtual tour of Fitzroy Town Hall
The town hall is one of Fitzroy's most magnificent buildings. Hidden Melbourne has created a virtual tour.
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.