Movers, Shakers and Money-Makers of St Kilda
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The wealthiest suburb in Melbourne for much of the 19th century, St Kilda was a fascinating microcosm of the city’s upper echelon, and the lives of many of the influential residents covered in this walk provide revealing insights into Victoria’s history. Discover new and surprising insights about the history of the 19th-century mansions and grand homes on St Kilda Hill uncovered by historian and author, Carmel McKenzie, while researching her book St Kilda 1841-1900: Movers & Shakers & Money-makers (winner of the 2023 Victorian Premier’s History Award).
What's On
Join historian and author Carmel McKenzie for a walk around the 19th-century mansions on St Kilda Hill and gain new information and stories about Eildon, Stradbrooke, Ripplemere and Oberwyl mansions, Landsdowne Terrace and the people associated with these historic landmarks.
In Collaboration With:
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Carmel McKenzie
Carmel McKenzie is a long-standing resident of East St Kilda. Her history of St Kilda, published last year, won the prestigious Victorian Premier's History Prize.
Photo: Carmel McKenzie
Images: (1) Eildon Court. Photo: courtesy of Carmel Mc Kenzie. (2) Marion Terrace. Photo: courtesy of Carmel Mc Kenzie. (3) Wattle House, residence of Samuel Jackson, artist unknown. Photo: courtesy of State Library of Victoria. (4) Eildon Court. Photo: courtesy of Carmel Mc Kenzie.
Important Details
Time & Date
Sunday 28 July
Tour runs from 11am
Running for 120 minutes in a group of 30
Bookings required—$7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 3 July
Second release tickets: 12pm Saturday 6 July
Meet in the Jackson Street carpark at the rear of The Victorian Pride Centre, 79 Fitzroy St.
BookACCESSIBILITY
Partially wheelchair accessible, Accessible parking nearby
The walk will take place on the local footpaths, possibly with some rough patches and curbs to surmount.
Location
Victorian Pride Centre, 79/81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182
