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Walking Tour: Somerton Man Mystery

sa 25 May 2024
    On the 1st of December, 1948, an unidentified man’s lifeless body was discovered on Somerton Beach, igniting worldwide curiosity during the early days of the Cold War.   Now, more than 70 years down the line, the enigmatic ‘Somerton Man’ continues to stand as one of the region’s
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Walking Tour: Southwest Corner

sa 11 May 2024
  During the 19th Century, the southwestern part of Adelaide embodied a bustling working-class enclave. Predominantly residential, the area was also home to crucial trades like blacksmith shops that flourished. This locale accommodated pubs, social clubs catering to men, and diverse of worship, reflecting its multicultural composition. Embark on this
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Z Ward: Behind The Walls

sa 6 Jan 2024 - 25 May 2024
For almost 90 years Glenside’s Z Ward was home to South Australia’s “criminally insane”, patients who sat on the overlapping edges of criminality and mental illness.   Z Wards construction was completed in 1885 however, it was not opened until 1888. Patients who were accommodated in Z Ward were Governor’s
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