Ground Truths
OnlineJoin GML Heritage as they delve into the underground of cemeteries, social ferment of political movements, lost voices and secret landscapes for History Week 2021.
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Virtual Tour of Sydney Trades Hall
OnlineThis virtual tour of the home of trade unionism offers images and stories on the development of unions, the eight-hour day and debates on all aspects of working and political life.
Transform – Green Square self-guided walking tour
OnlineDiscover Sydney’s newest neighbourhood while learning about its fascinating history and stunning architecture from the ground up with the City of Sydney's self-guided walking tour on the Sydney Culture Walks app for History Week 2021.
Discovering photographs of Sydney in the City Archives
OnlineCity Archivist Janet Villata will introduce you to the City of Sydney Archives. Learn how to search the catalogue, browse photographs, maintain a selection of your favourites.
Virtual Tour of Sydney Trades Hall
OnlineThis virtual tour of the home of trade unionism offers images and stories on the development of unions, the eight-hour day and debates on all aspects of working and political life.
Transform – Green Square self-guided walking tour
OnlineDiscover Sydney’s newest neighbourhood while learning about its fascinating history and stunning architecture from the ground up with the City of Sydney's self-guided walking tour on the Sydney Culture Walks app for History Week 2021.
Citizen History: House History research workshop
OnlineThe workshop will kick off with a presentation outlining the research tools offered by the City of Sydney archives. The City of Sydney’s online House & Building Histories Guide will provide the framework, focusing on resources available in Archives and History Resources.
Mental Health from the Ground Up: Pioneering Consumer Activists Who Changed Mental Health
OnlineUntil the 1970s, mental health care was provided by mental hospitals where conditions were dire. In the 1980s, several former residents of these mental hospitals started to make their voices heard. During this event, we will interview three pioneering consumer advocates: Janet Meagher, Meg Smith, and Simon Champ.
A Chinatown building worth saving
OnlineCAHS committee members Malcolm Oakes and Ann Toy, with heritage architect Hector Abrahams, will take you on a journey from how it all started, to what the future holds from the ground up for 82-84 Dixon St.
What is the future of Academic Historians?
OnlineFour Historians will discuss the future of history in the academy. Chaired by Dr Matthew Allen (UNE), speakers will include: Professors David Lowe (Deakin U), Melanie Oppenheimer (Flinders U), Erik Eklund (Federation U) and Dr Andre Brett (Consulting Historian & Author).
Virtual Tour of Sydney Trades Hall
OnlineThis virtual tour of the home of trade unionism offers images and stories on the development of unions, the eight-hour day and debates on all aspects of working and political life.
Transform – Green Square self-guided walking tour
OnlineDiscover Sydney’s newest neighbourhood while learning about its fascinating history and stunning architecture from the ground up with the City of Sydney's self-guided walking tour on the Sydney Culture Walks app for History Week 2021.