Hyde Park: A Story of Lawless Beauty
By day, Hyde Park is a peaceful retreat, but by night, it was once a haven for gangsters, radicals, killers and outcasts. Join historian Elliot Lindsay on a journey through 200 years of crime, scandal, and intrigue in Sydney’s oldest park. Step into the past and uncover its darkest secrets.
Since the 1790s, Hyde Park has been a cherished retreat for Sydneysiders. By day, it offers a peaceful escape, but by night, it has long been a haven for society’s outcasts. Beneath its towering fig trees, larrikins, razor gangsters, sex workers, boys in drag, preachers, and cold-blooded killers have all left their mark.
Join historian Elliot Lindsay on a journey through 200 years of Hyde Park’s hidden history. Discover the criminals, radicals, and lost souls who once lurked in the shadows, the violent crimes that shocked the city, and the secret lives played out under the cover of darkness.
Hyde Park is more than a scenic landmark—it’s a place where Sydney’s darkest stories unfolded. Step into the past and uncover its secrets.