WALKS - Richmond & Burnley Historical Society

RICHMOND & BURNLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Lower Level, Richmond Library, Unit 3 - 415 Church Street Richmond 3121
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT - email or call
Phone : 03 94271800 Reg No: A000719 6B ABN: 55 900 596 374
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MAJOR SPONSOR
City of Yarra
MAV
Genealogical Society of Victoria
RHSV

Discovering Richmond's
....real secrets and hidden treasures are best found by walking around the area.

Let us take you on a tour of fascinating events and history........

DOCKER'S HILL WALK
Discover the area of Richmond's first land sales and the site of Clifton Village.
You will pass the sites of Richmond's first hotel, candle works, chemists, politicians and gangsters.
The hill is the location of many fine churches and marvellous buildings which reflect some of Richmond's former glory.


BRIDGE ROAD PUB WALK
Bridge Road with its' multitude of fashion outlets and cafes is a buzz with activity and life.
Many of original building facades can still be seen as a reminder of the street's early traders.
This walk takes you from Punt Road to Church Street and describes many of the early shops and businesses operating in the late 1800's. With more than 40 pubs overtime, many changing hands and locations as the city grew.
Hotels provided favourite watering holes for the locals and travellers, accommodation and meals.
Each one has incredible stories to tell.
This walk focuses on Bridge Road and covers the hotels from Punt Road to Hawthorn Bridge.

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