Event details
Join us to hear Professor Richard Broome AM, FAHA, FRHSV discuss The Power of Place. The Story of Melbourne Lanes, the making of Melbourne's lanes and books about the lanes.
Melbourne’s laneways have always been dynamic and great survivors, adding to the importance of the strong belief, in this age of waste, demolition and rebuilding, that preserving the characteristics of a city’s evolution is an essential part of remaining unique and refreshingly different from other cities.
Robin Boyd wrote in Victorian Modern in 1947 that, ‘The little lanes were the honest streets of Melbourne’.
About Professor Richard Broome
Professor Broome taught Australian and Indigenous History at La Trobe University for over three decades.
He is currently President of the RHSV and co-editor of the Victorian Historical Journal and was a former co-editor of Australian Historical Studies.
He is the author of 20 books. His latest co-authored book with the RHSV is The Story of Melbourne’s Lanes – Essential but Unplanned (2024). Copies of this book will be available to purchase for $50 and all proceeds will go to the RHSV. Cash is preferred.
Refreshments will be served.
Images provided by permission of The Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV).
Accessibility at this space
Companion Cards and Carers Cards are accepted for this event. If you have one of these cards and would like to book a ticket, please book your tickets by calling (03) 9278 4770.
We can provide Auslan interpretation at this event. We need at least 2 weeks to confirm an interpreter. If you contact us closer to the event, we may not be able to organise an interpreter in time. You can email [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4770 to request an interpreter or talk to us about other accessibility services.
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