Bronte - a changing community Waverley Historical Society

Start
26 Aug 2022
09:30
End
21 Sep 2022
21:00
Location
Waverley Library 32-48 Denison St Bondi Junction

Exhibition

Spanning a full month, and commencing just before History Week, this exhibition shows Bronte's many transformations from the past to recent histories.

William Mortimer Lewis, the Colonial Architect in New South Wales, was the first purchaser of land in Nelson Bay, now Bronte. The land included the whole frontage of Bronte Beach to Gardyne Street, Murray Street and Hewlett Street. Lewis laid the foundations for Bronte House before selling to Robert Lowe in 1843.

The Bronte Estate was subdivided for Public Auction Sale in 1861. Visitors will see how Bronte came to be known as a family area with Bronte Park, beach, swimming clubs and a famous Surf Life Saving Club.

Cost: Free

Event website: https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/arts_and_culture/waverley_library_galleries

Event Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bronte-a-changing-community-tickets-391577487807

Event contact: Todd Fuller todd.fuller@waverley.nsw.gov.au

Photo credit: supplied

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