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Join Stanton Library’s Local History Librarian on a journey from Milsons Point to Lavender Bay, taking in North Sydney’s most iconic neighbours: the Sydney Harbour Bridge, North Sydney Olympic Pool and Luna Park. Discover the fascinating connection between these icons before strolling around Lavender Bay to Wendy’s Secret Garden, one of Sydney’s most beautiful “guerrilla gardens”. Discover Wendy’s inspiration behind the garden and its journey to becoming a protected community treasure. After a brief stop to enjoy the garden the group will makes its way up the garden’s enchanting shady paths to emerge at Clark Park, before strolling to historic Bradfield Park and concluding at Milsons Point Station.

When: Saturday 10 September 2016, 10:00-11:45am
Where: Meet at the Luna Park face, 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point
Cost: Free
Contact: library@northsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9936 8400
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Presented by Stanton Library – North Sydney Council.

Image: Luna Park and Olympic pool, by A. Rogers, courtesy Stanton Library.


History Week Neighbours postcardThis event is part of
History Week: Neighbours
3-11 September 2016
Presented by the History Council of NSW
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