Local History events
Join us as we explore our Local History and bring it to life through workshops, special events and exhibitions.
Our Local History Workshops are typically held at Double Bay Library on the first Thursday of each month, 10:30am-12:00pm.
An introduction to online aerial resources followed by attendees exploring a Woollahra address using computers.
Wednesday 21 August 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Back by popular demand as part of History Week 2019, a visual exploration of the history of ten mansions in Woollahra and how land on these estates was released for subdivision, using photographs and subdivision maps from our collections.
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 6:00pm-7:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Explore memories and landscape changes from the elevated position of Darling Point including local personalities, estates and vistas.
Wednesday 4 September 2019, 2:00pm-4:00pm ()
Canonbury Cottage, McKell Park, 159 Darling Point Road, Darling Point
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Explore memories and landscape changes from the elevated position of Darling Point including local personalities, estates and vistas.
Saturday 7 September 2019, 2:00pm-4:00pm ()
Canonbury Cottage, McKell Park, 159 Darling Point Road, Darling Point
Learn how to search individuals or addresses in Sydney through the online Sands directory (1858-1932).
Saturday 14 September 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Learn how to search individuals or addresses in Sydney through the online Sands directory (1858-1932).
Wednesday 18 September 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay