1856 Walter Woodbury from the roof of parliament. Source V&A Museum London
Melbourne from GPO
Panoramic views of Melbourne from the Tower of the GPO
over several years…more to come!
ca1867 Several frames captured from the GPO by Charles Nettleton H838, 840,841, 865, 2489, 23929. Missing frame content visible in AC Cooke's lithograph
1867or later Drawn by AC Cooke from Photographs by Charles Nettleton mp001191 State Library of Victoria
These were created as a lithograph and contain buildings not in the photograph, eg. Independent Church, which has been “virtualised” and is in fact much lower than Scots Church
ca1892 George Washington Wilson, with permission from University of Aberdeen Library
1920 Two frames captured by Row from the GPO with a Cirkut camera H3784, H2581
A modern view will be added by HiddenMelbourne when we are able to access the tower.
Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance is a memorial to Australians who have served in war and was dedicated on 11 November 1934.
Old Melbourne Gaol
The Old Melbourne Gaol was built in 1839 and is the place where Australia's most famous bush ranger, Ned Kelly, was hanged.
Melbourne Star
Melbourne Star provides unparalleled panoramic views of Melbourne in absolute comfort. The height at the top is 120 metres.
La Trobe Cottage
La Trobe Cottage Interactive
Melbourne's oldest surviving building, the original home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe.
Although described by a visitor in 1852 as “small but elegantly furnished and standing in spacious grounds,” La Trobe’s Cottage is now a vital part of Victoria’s history. The cottage was made from prefabricated materials brought from England to be the home of La Trobe, his wife Sophie and their children.
The cottage has been restored and today contains items from the earliest time of Victoria’s settlement. Join us at our next Open Day to learn about life in early Melbourne. Obtain a fascinating glimpse into La Trobe family life at his ‘Jolimont’ estate and enjoy the romantic garden re-created using plants available in the 1840s and 1850s.
Source: National Trust: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/la-trobes-cottage/