Italian business leader Diego Della Valle once said "Put a compass to paper and trace a circle. Then tell me which other country has such a concentration of places like Amalfi, Naples, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, Positano, Pompeii, and Capri." Join this illustrated lecture and discover a truly wonderful part of the world that is steeped […]
Enjoy a meandering walk - the first of a series - through the historic suburb of Parkville taking in its lovely architecture and along the way learn more about this early Melbourne suburb. Tickets: $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
In this first of a series of illustrated lectures, we take a look at some of Russia's not so well known palaces and mansions that are steeped in history, and of course, boast fantastic architecture and/or landscaped grounds the likes of the Livadia Palace (Crimea), Terem Palace (Moscow), Wooden Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (Moscow), […]
Explore the area in and around St Patrick's Cathedral which is blessed with a wonderful array of architecture and landmarks like the Victorian Artists Society, St Peter's Eastern Hill, East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, old Eastern Hill Fire Station, and much more... Includes coffee. Tickets: $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot […]
Enjoy a virtual visit to Vienna and discover some its of finest and imposing palaces. "Austria's history is complex being ruled by the houses Habsburg and Habsburg-Lorraine, part of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Empire afterwards, the story of Austria’s imperial past cannot be told easily." This lecture will take you to Vienna, […]
Enjoy a meandering walk through the historic suburb of Collingwood taking in its lovely architecture and along the way learn more about this early Melbourne suburb. Tickets: $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
The rise of Marvellous Melbourne – the great Victorian city that love today blessed with its fine streets, monuments and buildings owes much great colonial figures many of which boast a connection with Scotland. Enjoy a whimsical walk through the CBD and discover some of these Scottish connections – The Marquis of Linlithgow, Australia’s first […]
The rise of Marvellous Melbourne – the great Victorian city that love today blessed with its fine streets, monuments and buildings owes much great colonial figures many of which boast a connection with Scotland. Enjoy a whimsical walk through the CBD and discover some of these Scottish connections – The Marquis of Linlithgow, Australia’s first […]
Enjoy a virtual visit the two fine Scottish cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. They each boast their own distinctive array of attractions including Edinburgh's world famous Royal Mile, glorious castle, beautiful St Giles Cathedral, fascinating Princes Street, National Galleries of Scotland and Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Burrell Collection, Pollok House, George Square, old […]
Explore the area in and around St Patrick's Cathedral which is blessed with a wonderful array of architecture and landmarks like the Victorian Artists Society, St Peter's Eastern Hill, East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, old Eastern Hill Fire Station, and much more... Includes coffee. Tickets: $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot […]
Come face to face with Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, J K Rowling and many more celebrated Scottish rulers, artists, architects and writers, who have helped to shape Scotland today. Join Kenneth Park, lecturer, curator and tour leader, for an illustrated lecture when he presents a selection of […]
In this talk, Dr Rachel Standfield will discuss histories of early encounters between colonisers and Kulin peoples in Naarm/Melbourne, drawing from one of the early colonists who spent the most time with Kulin peoples, and was highly prolific in his writing, the Protector William Thomas. We'll look at some of the experiences that Kulin peoples […]
SPECIAL LOCKDOWN EVENT! The Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and Reunion are fantastic destinations. Mauritius with its fascinating history that includes Matthew Flinders used to rely on sugar but today has a mixed economy with a very well developed tourist industry. No wonder as it offers stunning scenery, beaches and a rich cultural life. Nearby […]
This lecture will take you to Scotland to see some truly wonderful country houses and castles. We will crisscross this country to find finest houses and castles the likes of Hopetoun House, Holyrood Palace, Glamis Castle, Blair Castle, Dunvegan Castle and more... This lecture is being presented using Zoom by Kenneth Park and Old Treasury […]
Explore the area in and around Acland Street, St Kilda which remains one of Melbourne's most popular streets for shoppers and cafe lovers alike. The Acland Street area offers a wealth of architecture and landmarks to admire as well as a rich and colourful social setting to experience. Includes coffee. Tickets: $28 (includes all booking […]
SPECIAL LOCKDOWN EVENT! This richly illustrated lecture explores the life and times of John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), often described as the “leading portrait painter of his generation” and greatly admired and celebrated for his superb paintings especially the portraits and scenes from his travels and much more... This lecture is being presented using Zoom by […]
Say the word ‘tartan’ and you immediately think Scotland. “Records refer to it as ‘mottled’, ‘marled’ and ‘sundrie coloured’, but perhaps the best description comes from the Gaelic word breacan, meaning chequered.” The story of tartan is chequered as the material itself. The great tartan revival started in 1822, when George IV visited Edinburgh, and […]
Climate change and resource exploitation is posing acute challenges for Australia’s marine environment. In this webinar three historians draw on their research in different contexts and cultures and together address key issues in the history and politics of marine exploitation and conservation. Lynette Russell (Monash University) reflects on ‘Looking Out, Looking In: visitors from the sea rethinking […]
*Special Lockdown Lecture* Havana, capital of Cuba was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century. It a city blessed with an incredible architectural cityscape with fine boulevards, historic monuments and buildings especially from the colonial and art deco periods. Of course, the revolution and Communist party rule with Fidel Castro leading for much of […]
Explore the area in and around Acland Street, St Kilda which remains one of Melbourne's most popular streets for shoppers and cafe lovers alike. The Acland Street area offers a wealth of architecture and landmarks to admire as well as a rich and colourful social setting to experience. Includes coffee. Tickets: $28 (includes all booking […]
*Special Lockdown Lecture* Architectural follies (or delights) are buildings and structures that are highly decorative in appearance - often suggesting through their appearance some real and practical purpose, and more often are designed to do no more than make an extravagant statement. The best follies are those that show a lot of imagination and a […]
The very popular Adrian Dickens is back by overwhelming demand this time talking about the much admired Jackie Kennedy. Of all the famous women of the 20th century, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, is the most mysterious and compelling. Renowned for her role as First Lady in the White House during the John F Kennedy presidency, […]