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Piers of Port Melbourne: People & Place

Its piers define Port Melbourne. This talk explores their evolution as places of commerce and leisure, welcomes and farewells, diplomacy and strife, celebration and reflection; dynamic venues where people engage with each other.

Join David Radcliffe from the Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society to hear about the social significance of the piers of Port Melbourne. Using incredible historical images including from the Port Phillip City Collection, David will explore their evolution as places of commerce and leisure, welcomes and farewells, diplomacy and strife, celebration and reflection; dynamic venues where people engage with each other.

View the Piers of Port Melbourne website

Image: Town Pier c 1900. J.H. Harvey, State Library Victoria.

Event date

29 Apr 2025

Event Details

Address:
195 Bank Street South Melbourne, Victoria 3205

Emerald Hill Library and Port Phillip Heritage Centre

Times:

6:00pm-7:30pm

Entry fees:
Free
Booking:
Prebooking requiredhttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1353539LocalHistory@portphillip.vic.gov.au03 9209 6655
Website:
https://library.portphillip.vic.gov.au/what-s-on
Onsite facilities:
Social:
Other things
you need to know:
Free street parking after 6:00PM. Public transport options: Tram route 1 & 12. Bus Service route 236 (10 minute walk)