vic Beatrix Potter and Hill Top Near Sawrey, English Lake District Sometimes a house is more than just bricks and mortar. A home is a vessel of memories and stories, personal belongings and collections, a physical vestige of the people who live inside. Visiting the homes of our favourite authorsmore
vic Puzzle Answer Words in a Grid Orange Raincoat Numbers to Letters Cipher Red sunglasses Secret Symbols Purple Boots Grid Coordinates Green Hat The NATO Phonetic Alphabet Yellow Pants Tap Code or Polybius Square White Loot Bag International Morse Code Pink Bow Tie Pig Pen Cipher Blue Gloves Caesar Shift Ciphermore
nsw It’s been 50 years since the National Trust (NSW) began caring for the Norman Lindsay Gallery at Faulconbridge. Helen Glad, art historian and grand-daughter to Norman Lindsay, reflects on its acquisition and the crucial role members have played in funding essential work to conserve his legacy.more
vic Written by Michael Veitch, author and playwright. This article was first published in the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Magazine (Autumn 2023 issue) In this realm of stone and iron, the first thing that strikes you is the hush. Not the hush of a quiet forest, nor even the solemnmore
sa 6 Apr 2024On the evening of 6 April, the Millicent National Trust Museum will be having their Murder at the Museum event for the seventh year in a row. Tour guides lead groups through the museum buildings where they are met with a variety of characters ad-libbing their way throughmore
sa It was brought to our attention by Member for Bragg Jack Batty that the Labor Government announced the initiation of a “Code Amendment that will seriously impact the local Glenside area – it proposes a significant increase to maximum building heights and, if it is approved, will see 20 storeymore
nsw 21 Jan 2025 - 9 Oct 2025Calling all ghostbusters in training! Children and families are invited to hear stories of spooky happenings experienced by volunteers, staff and guests on this special candlelit ghost tour of Old Government House. During this tour we tell age-appropriate stories and antidotes about eerie incidents and spooky sightings while walking throughmoreBook now
vic A hands-on workshop to discover the process and vibrant colours of natural dyeing. At heritage listed wool-growing property Tarndwarncoort Homestead tutored by 6th generation custodian.more
vic Coragulac House is rarely open to the General Public, this event is an opportunity to explore this truly unique and utterly charming Home, built in grand proportions reflecting the intricate Art Nouveau characteristics, now fully restored over the last 12 years by the current owners.more
nsw What is Cyanotype? Cyanotype is a 19th-century photographic printing process that produces striking blue-toned prints using sunlight and a simple chemical reaction. You’ll learn how to coat paper or fabric, expose prints using natural materials or negatives, and develop your own unique artworks. Workshop Details: Duration: Approximately 2 ½ hoursmore
nsw Read about the incredible discovery of a 17th century Dutch Master painting at Woodford Academy in the Blue Mountains, find out why Retford Park has a special connection with dogs, and check out who scooped up the 2022 Heritage Awards. We hope you enjoy this edition.more
nsw Norman Lindsay's art studio in the Blue Mountains is one of Australia's most historically significant creative spaces, but now this famous art studio is in need of urgent need of repairs.more
vic This is a web visitor guide to the Return to hanging Rock exhibition for use on a mobile phone. It answers questions about artists and artworks, providing some interesting insights into Lady Joan Lindsay and her life, and a deeper understanding of Picnic at Hanging Rock! Key: (P) = Provenance Mulberry Hillmore
nsw From fine art to fragile ceramics, the National Trust collections are a window into the history of New South Wales and bring us closer to the stories of the many people who lived and worked in our places. Our conservation team uses cutting edge techniques to restore and protect themore
nsw The causeway structure at Victoria Pass consists of two main stone retaining walls either side of the highway, with other smaller, ancillary retaining walls higher up the pass. The structures were built by hand using convict labour to the design of Major Thomas Mitchell (the colony’s Surveyor General atmore
nsw The causeway structure at Victoria Pass consists of two main stone retaining walls either side of the highway, with other smaller, ancillary retaining walls higher up the pass. The structures were built by hand using convict labour to the design of Major Thomas Mitchell (the colony’s Surveyor General at themore
nsw On Sunday 14 October from 10am to 4pm families are welcome to celebrate the 100th birthday of Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding at the author and illustrator’s former home. This day of family fun will include delicious adventures for children and grown ups of all ages. For information on how tomore
nsw This painting was one of 36 artworks included in the National Trust’s 2021 artwork appeal, which aimed to restore the condition of historic artworks in the collection. When restorers removed the varnish on Still Life they spotted two hidden signatures hidden on a knife’s blade in the painting. After expertmore
